Zayn Malik Attends Liam Payne's Funeral Alongside One Direction After Rescheduling Tour Dates

Mar. 15, 2025

Zayn MalikattendedLiam Payne’s funeral alongside his former bandmates on Wednesday.

Payne, one of five members of the boy bandOne Direction, died Oct. 16 when hefell from a third floor balconyat CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was 31.

On Nov. 20, just over a month after his death, his funeral saw friends and loved ones, including Payne’s four bandmates — Malik,Harry Styles,Louis TomlinsonandNiall Horan. The service was held in a church on the English countryside outside of London.

One Direction debuted as a group in 2010 afterX Factorjudges suggested they compete as a group. The band released four albums before Malik departed the group in 2015, and officially split up in 2016.

Harry Styles and Niall Horan at Liam Payne’s funeral on Nov. 20, 2024.JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty

JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty

Upon hearing news of Payne’s death, the bandreleased a group statementon Instagram.

The post continued, “The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. Today, 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.”

Louis Tomlinson at Liam Payne’s funeral on Nov. 20, 2024.Karwai Tang/WireImage

Karwai Tang/WireImage

Until Payne’s funeral, Malik had not been seen together publicly with all of his former band members since he left One Direction.

Malik’s appearance at Payne’s funeral comes after herecently rescheduled dates for his tour. He announced on Oct. 19 — three days after Payne’s death — that the United States leg of his Stairway to the Sky Tour tour would be postponed.

“Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I’ve made the decision to postpone the US leg of the STAIRWAY TO THE SKY Tour,” Malik said.

The first show was set for Oct. 23. Malik added in the statement that new dates would be scheduled for early next year, whichhe confirmed days later.

Niall Horan at Liam Payne’s funeral.Karwai Tang/WireImage

Payne’s girlfriendKate Cassidywas also in attendance, as well as his exCheryl, mother of Payne’s 7-year-old sonBear Grey. Payne’s friendJames Cordenand formerX FactorjudgeSimon Cowell, who helped create One Direction, also attended.

source: people.com