By james art Fans laid flowers and candles in memory of the Wolverhampton-born singer
Author: Kelly MaddoxPosted 10 hours ago
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Hundreds of fans gathered in Birmingham city center to pay their respects to Liam Payne.
Crowds gathered in Chamberlain Square on Sunday, where many left flowers, candles and photos of the former One Direction star.
Payne, who was born in Wolverhampton, died from multiple injuries after falling from the third-floor balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday.
Several other vigils were held for the 31-year-old across the UK, including in London’s Hyde Park, Liverpool and Glasgow.
Ariane Burgess traveled from Wales with her father to be part of the vigil in Chamberlain Square. She told us: “It was really painful. I think it’s important to celebrate the man that Liam was.
“I’ve always loved One Direction. Their music is always there in darker times when you need it.
“I made a canvas for Liam, it’s a One Direction song with my own message underneath to Liam.”
Ahead of the weekend, Liam Payne’s father, Jeff, headed to Buenos Aires to arrange the repatriation of his son’s body.
He visited the Casa Sur Hotel on Friday in the Argentine capital and read letters and cards from fans outside.
On Saturday, Liam’s sister Ruth Gibbins paid a heartfelt tribute to her brother on Instagram, saying she didn’t think “this world was good enough or kind enough” to him, as well as sharing photos.
She also wrote “I’m sorry I couldn’t save you” and added: “One last time I want you to know I’m here if you need anything I’d drive to the end of the universe to bring you back.”
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