Harry Styles was spotted arriving at Liam Payne’s funeral (Image: PA)
stars Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan paid their respects to on Wednesday (November 20).
Liam, who shot to fame in the boy band on in 2010, tragically died at the age of 31 after falling from a balcony in Argentina on October 16.
Liam’s devastated father Geoff brought his remains back to the UK two weeks ago, following extensive examinations from the Argentinian authorities into his sudden death.
Harry, Zayn, Louis and Niall were spotted arriving at the ceremony in Home Counties, all wearing black suits as they prepared to bid a final farewell to their friend.
Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy arrived at the venue alongside pal Damien Hurley, the son of actress and model Elizabeth Hurley.
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Niall joined his fellow One Direction members to pay their final respects to Liam (Image: WireImage)
Zayn Malik prepared to say a final goodbye to his friend (Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)
Girls Aloud singers Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh were also in attendance, as well as TV presenter James Corden and Radio host Scott Mills.
Dozens of locals and fans have also gathered outside the church to pay their final respects to the Strip That Down hitmaker.
The former One Direction stars said they were “devastated” by Liam’s passing, but said the memories they shared together will be “treasured forever”.
In a profound act of sadness and solidarity, Zayn scrapped his imminent tour dates to attend the farewell of the man he credits with having “supported me through some of “.
In his own emotional tribute, Harry, 30, said and the time spent together would be “among the most cherished years of my life”.
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Louis said he was “devastated” by Liam’s passing (Image: PA)
Louis, 32, said that for the late singer’s seven-year-old son Bear, who he shared with Cheryl Cole.
to Liam, recalling the early days of their career and their final moments together.
“We got to live out our wildest dreams together, and I will cherish every moment we had forever. The bond and friendship we had doesn’t happen often in a lifetime,” he wrote.
The world was rocked when news of Liam’s death broke. It is believed he fell whilst under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
He died as a result of “multiple traumatic injuries” and “internal and external bleeding” he sustained after falling from the balcony, according to the release from the prosecutor’s office.