Liam Payne laid to rest: Kate Cassidy, Simon Cowell and others bid farewell to former One Direction star
Family and close friends gathered to say goodbye to Liam Payne, six weeks after his demise at 31. Aside from his One Direction bandmates, Payne's funeral was attended by his girlfriend Kate Cassidy, mentor Simon Cowell, and television host James Corden.
Liam Payne was laid to rest on November 20, a month after his untimely death at 31. The One Direction singer died on October 16 following a fatal fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The private funeral service for the late pop star took place in St. Mary's Church, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, with his inner circle gathered to pay their respects. Aside from his One Direction bandmates, Payne's grieving family was joined by industry mogul Simon Cowell, TV personality James Corden, and Payne's partner, Kate Cassidy, among others.
Liam Payne laid to rest: His close pals attend the private service
Kate Cassidy
Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy was in attendance at his funeral on Wednesday. Dressed in a black fur-collared coat and sunglasses, she arrived at the private ceremony with her friend Damian Hurley, 22, who is the son of actress Liz Hurley.
Kate Cassidy, girlfriend of the late Liam Payne, arrived at his funeral accompanied by model Damian Hurley, son of Elizabeth Hurley.
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The service is attended by family, friends, and former band mates. #LiamPayne #KateCassidy #DamianHurley pic.twitter.com/0q4eAq7P9R
Kate and Liam dated for two years up until the beloved star's death. From red-carpet appearances to exotic getaways, the inseparable pair frequently shared snapshots of their adventures on social media, giving their fans a glimpse into their joy-filled relationship.
Simon Cowell
In an emotional sight, Simon Cowell tearfully hugged Liam Payne's parents, Geoff and Karen, at the singer's funeral. The television personality was joined by his fianc¨¦e, Lauren Silverman, at the memorial.
Simon Cowell consoles the parents of Liam Payne, Karen and Geoff Payne, after his funeral pic.twitter.com/Tbrr3fYnZB
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For the unversed, it was Simone Cowell's vision that helped in creating One Direction which would go on to become a global phenomenon. The X Factor judge spotted the boys in Season 7 and put them together to form a five-piece band after recognising their talent. Before their indefinite hiatus in 2016, the group conquered the music world with five hit albums and four record-breaking tours.
James Corden
James Corden, the British TV host and comedian, was among the mourners who attended Liam Payne's funeral to pay his respects.
James Corden at Liam Payne¡¯s funeral. pic.twitter.com/FFYGSFUXGr
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After landing his host's job at The Late Late Show in the US, Corden had frequently welcomed One Direction as guests. The boy band also appeared in his famous Carpool Karaoke segment.
Among others who attended the intimate ceremony included Cheryl Cole, Liam's former partner and the mother to his seven-year-old son Bear. She was joined by Marvin and Rochelle Humes at the service. BBC Radio 2 host Scott Mills, the presenter Adrian Chiles and the footballer Robbie Keane also marked their attendance.
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