Liam Payne’s funeral date set as singer’s dad accompanies him home to the UK
SINGER Liam Payne’s body was returned home yesterday after his tragic death in Argentina last month.
The star’s dad Geoff was also on the flight into Heathrow — with the body then transferred to Liam’s home town of Wolverhampton.
His funeral has been arranged and is expected to take place in the West Midlands city within ten days.
A source said: “Plans are in motion for Liam’s funeral and a date has been set.
“His family are determined to keep things as private as possible to allow them to grieve but also understand the global interest.”
His former One Direction bandmates — Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson — are expected to be at the funeral, as well as girlfriend Kate Cassidy.
The X Factor mogul and close friend Simon Cowell is also set to fly to the UK for the service.
Liam’s dad and mum Karen had been working around the clock to bring their son’s body home.
Geoff had flown out to Argentina and visited Casa Sur Hotel — where pop star Liam fell to his death — to view fans’ tributes.
A source close to Liam’s family previously told The Sun: “Geoff is living every parent’s worst nightmare.
“He has been so moved by the outpouring of love and the tributes that have come in from across the world.”
Liam, 31, fell from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16.
He had been in the city to update his US visa and see his former bandmate Niall perform at Movistar Arena in the city.
His family previously told The Sun said: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.”
We can also reveal that the five-bed mansion Liam had been renting in Florida is back on the market.
A source said: “Just weeks ago Liam and Kate were moving in and ready to start a new life in the States together. The whole thing is very, very sad.”