Liam Payne’s family, friends and fans are in mourning after the tragic death of the former One Direction star, who fell from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The 31-year-old singer’s funeral is now expected to take place in November.
An update on the late star’s autopsy has now been provided, with his father Geoff jetting out to Argentina to identify his son’s body and organise his return to the UK.
The wait for the late star’s body could be between 10 to 15 days as toxicology tests are awaited, according to local sources and The Mirror.
Once finalised, his body will return to the UK for the funeral, potentially at the start of next month.
Clarín, a prominent Argentinian newspaper, cited British Embassy officials, sharing: “We are supporting Liam Payne’s family and are in contact with local authorities.”
The updates follow the preliminary autopsy results which point to “multiple traumas” as well as “internal and external bleeding” following the fatal fall, being the cause of death.
Further investigations including toxicological and anatomical-pathological studies of his blood and urine are underway to check for any possible drug use.
Additionally, authorities may also investigate the artist’s medical background to access his mental health history.
Following his heart wrenching death, Liam’s father flew out to Argentina to pay his respects where his son tragically died.
Watching fan tributes, he expressed gratitude for their support.
The family shared: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul. We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time.”
One Direction also showed unity in grief, releasing a poignant collective statement on Thursday evening.
Signed by “Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry”, they wrote: “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.”
They continued with emotional remembrance: “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.”
His bandmates also released their own respective statements to social media, after the joint one was shared.
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