The remains of former One Direction member Liam Payne have been transported back to his homeland of England, Us Weekly has confirmed. Payne’s body was flown from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to London on Wednesday, November 6, following a heartbreaking accident that claimed the life of the beloved pop star.

Payne, 31, tragically fell to his death from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last month. His passing left fans and loved ones in deep mourning. His father, Geoff Payne, traveled to Argentina to identify his son’s body and to oversee arrangements for its return to the United Kingdom. However, the repatriation process faced delays as Argentine authorities conducted a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.

On November 2, a source confirmed to Us that Payne’s body had been transferred to the British Cemetery in Chacarita, Buenos Aires, where it underwent embalming before the flight to London. Upon his return to England, the Payne family plans to hold a funeral service, where his loved ones will gather to honor his memory and say their final goodbyes.

Payne had been visiting Argentina with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, prior to the accident. The couple embarked on the vacation together, but Cassidy, 25, returned home to the UK days before Payne’s fall. On October 16, the world was shocked to learn that the “Teardrops” singer had died after a fatal plunge from his hotel balcony.

A preliminary autopsy revealed that Payne suffered “multiple injuries involving internal and external hemorrhage” and was found in a “state of semi or total unconsciousness” at the time of his fall. Additionally, toxicology reports indicated the presence of multiple substances in his system, including a dangerous street drug known as “pink cocaine.” The revelations further highlighted the singer’s long and difficult struggle with addiction, a battle he had openly discussed since One Direction went on indefinite hiatus in 2016. Despite multiple attempts at recovery, including a stint in rehab in 2023, Payne continued to grapple with substance abuse.

The music world and Payne’s fans remain heartbroken by the sudden loss. Payne leaves behind a legacy of music and memories, as well as a grieving family: his parents, Geoff and Karen Payne; his two older sisters; and his 7-year-old son, Bear Grey, whom he shared with his former partner, Cheryl Cole.

As tributes pour in from around the globe, those close to Payne prepare to pay their final respects, cherishing the impact he made during his career and life.

Credit: US Weekly