Liam Payne's funeral: One Direction members look distressed as they reunite after 9 years

Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates have reunited after 9 years to attend the late singer's funeral. The four stars - Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan - were pictured arriving at the church in the Home Counties where the intimate commemoration is currently underway.?

One Direction members arrive for Liam Payne's funeral?

It's an emotional day for One Directioners who have put a reunited front to bid an emotional farewell to their beloved star. First pictures of Zayn, Harry, Louis, and Niall dressed up in black outfits to attend Liam's funeral have now surfaced online. The now-viral pics show the four members looking distressed as they make their way to a quaint church adorned with flowers where family and friends gather today (November 20) to honour Payne’s life and the legacy he left behind.?

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One Direction's tribute to Liam Payne?

After his tragic passing last month, Liam's bandmates reunited for the first time in years, overcome with grief and shock, to pay tribute to their late colleague. In a heartfelt statement, they expressed their "utter devastation" at his death, adding: "We will forever cherish the unforgettable memories we shared with him."?

"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," they signed off.?

Following their joint statement, the band members individually took to their personal social media platforms to share heartfelt tributes and pay their respects to Liam.?

About Liam Payne's death

Liam Payne, who shot to fame as a member of the wildly popular British band One Direction, died on October 16 after allegedly falling in a state of semi or total unconsciousness from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The post-mortem report cited multiple traumas and internal and external haemorrhage as the cause of his death.?

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