By james art 
The intimate gathering is expected to include close family members, friends and former One Direction bandmates.
The funeral of former One Direction star Liam Payne, who tragically died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16, is due to take place next week in the UK.
Payne’s family, friends and fans around the world are preparing to say their final goodbyes to the singer whose untimely death left millions devastated.
Payne’s body is expected to arrive in the UK as early as Wednesday, November 6, following the completion of the necessary formalities in Argentina.
Reports suggest that his funeral will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral in Wolverhampton, an important venue that Payne’s family have chosen to honor his life and legacy. The intimate gathering is expected to include close family members, friends and former One Direction bandmates.
After news of his death broke, spontaneous vigils were held in cities around the world, with fans in New York, London and Paris gathering to pay their respects. In a touching statement shared on social media, Payne’s former co-stars – Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan – expressed their heartache, calling Payne a “dear brother” and sharing memories of their time together.
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