Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Adam Bloodworth

Voices: The grief fans feel for Liam Payne will go on long after his funeral – as I know all too well

The death of Liam Payne last month saw an outpouring of grief from One Direction fans the world over. Some flocked to the hotel where the singer tragically passed away to hold vigils, lay flowers and protect his father, Geoff, from the paparazzi. Others shared montages of their favourite “1D” moments online.

Still more have expressed their grief on social media and in ever more creative ways. TikTok user @Evonann, for example, held a make-believe funeral for Liam using his official One Direction doll laid across a white blanket using a shoe box as a coffin, the dolls of his bandmates posed by his side as “Story of My Life” played in the background.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.