Liam Payne funeral: Guest list revealed, One Direction stars to attend

The family of tragic One Direction star Liam Payne will farewell the tragic singer within hours, with A-listers flying in for the service.

The guest list for tragic singer Liam Payne’s funeral has been revealed as the devastated star’s family prepare to lay him to rest.

The private service, which comes a month after Payne’s shock death at the age of just 31, will take place within hours.

Payne’s former One Direction bandmates, who took the music world by storm alongside the beloved star, are set to be among the mourners.

Liam Payne’s funeral is set to take place. Picture: Getty Images

Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson will be in attendance at the service, which will take place on Thursday (AEDT) in England’s Home Counties.

A source told The Sun: “Liam’s family have gone to great lengths to put together the perfect service and give him the send off he deserves.

“Liam may have been a global superstar but to Geoff and Karen he will always be their little boy. It is going to be an incredibly difficult day.”

The star’s One Direction bandmates will attend the service. Picture: Getty Images

The tragic star with One Direction bandmate Niall Horan. Picture: Getty Images

The funeral will be strictly private and attended by just Payne’s family and closest friends.

A wake will take place following the service.

Payne was the youngest of his family and had two older sisters.

In a short statement following his death, Payne’s family said: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.”

Liam Payne with his older sister Ruth Gibbins.

Liam Payne with ex-partner Cheryl Cole. Picture: Getty Images

The singer fell to his death from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The star had been in the country to renew his US visa having relocated to Florida with his girlfriend, American influencer Kate Cassidy.

During his trip he attended Niall Horan’s sell-out concert at the Movistar Arena.

In a joint statement released in the wake of Payne’s tragic death, his One Direction bandmates said they were “completely devastated”.

Liam Payne with girlfriend Katie Cassidy. Picture: Snapchat

“In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say,’” they said.

“But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.

“The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us.

“We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam - Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry.”

Payne was father to seven-year-old son Bear, who he shared with ex-partner Cheryl Cole of pop band Girls Aloud fame.

Three people hve been chanrge in connection to Payne’s death, including a hotel employee and a suspected drug dealer.

A toxicology report completed as part of Payne’s autopsy revealed traces of pink cocaine – a combination of methamphetamine, ketamine and MDMA – in his system, as well as cocaine and benzodiazepine.

Police also found an improvised aluminium pipe used to smoke crack cocaine in his suite.

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