Liam PayneHis death has reportedly brought his former One Direction bandmates together.
The sudden loss of the “Get Low” singer shocked them all and served as a wake-up call for them to mend their friendships.
Now they check in with each other more regularly, a stark contrast to the sporadic communication they maintained after the band’s indefinite hiatus since 2016.
According to reports, the group now feel “closer than they have in years” and remain hopeful of doing one final reunion show, an idea they had started discussing before Liam Payne’s passing.
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The group “kept in touch sporadically” before Liam Payne’s death
In the wake of Liam Payne’s death, his former bandmates are now working to mend their strained relationship.
According to US WeeklyPayne was teammates with Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles as part of the One Direction group they formed after competing on the British TV series ‘The X Factor’.
After spending years barely communicating following their 2016 split, Payne’s passing has made the rest of the band realize the importance of being there for each other, now more than ever.
“(Liam’s death) was a wake-up call for all of them. Before that, they kept in touch sporadically but didn’t have a close friendship at all,” the insider told the outlet.
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Now, although they still deeply grieve the tragic loss, they constantly reach out to each other – a move that has brought them closer than ever.
“(They’re) checking in on each other and feeling closer than they have in years,” the source added of the quartet. “It brought them back together.”
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Liam Payne And His Former Bandmates In Talks To Hold A ‘Reunion Show’
According to the source, the group were “in talks to do one last reunion show” before they were hit with the news of Payne’s death.
They intend to move forward with their plans, although whatever they come up with will be centered around honoring their late bandmate and friend.
“The lads would love to do a tribute to Liam,” the insider shared, of the quartet whose last performance together was in the 2015 ‘X Factor’ finale.
However, it may take some time for the show to happen, as they are all still deeply immersed in the process of grieving Payne.
“They’re all so devastated right now that they can’t even think about it as a legitimate project, but it’s been discussed,” the insider continued, adding that the late singer’s “death has caused the guys a huge amount of heartbreak.”
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Liam Payne’s former bandmates attended his funeral
A private funeral for Payne was held in England’s Home Counties on November 20 after his body was brought back from Buenos Aires, Argentina, per Page six.
“Watermelon Sugar” singer Harry Styles was the first to arrive, followed by Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik. Niall Horan arrived last, together with his girlfriend.
The quartet’s performance marked the first time they had reunited in public since their split in 2016. For the most part, they were not seen interacting with each other, although footage captured Tomlinson and Malik sharing a brief chat before entering.
They were also dressed in the usual black and white suit for the occasion, along with elegant dark shades to complement the solemn atmosphere of the ceremony.
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The boy band had previously paid tribute to the late singer
After Payne’s death made headlines, the group paid tribute to him through an official statement.
“We are absolutely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing,” the statement read, per Page six. “In time, and when everyone is able, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, whom we loved dearly.”
The group also expressed that the late singer will be deeply missed by each and every one of them and sent their heartfelt condolences to his loved ones.
They added, “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 beside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you, Liam.”
The late singer’s family is likely to sue people connected to his death
According to Page sixPayne’s family are ready to take legal action against anyone who may have had a hand in the singer’s death.
The former One Direction bandmate fell from the balcony of his third-floor room at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Lawyers for the singer’s family are said to be already in the country where they attended a trial.
Court documents obtained showed that the Paynes are represented by veteran music industry lawyer Richard Bray, who has reportedly transferred his legal interests to a local law firm in Buenos Aires.
A source familiar with Payne’s family shared that they were “100% sure” that his parents, Geoff and Karen, and his siblings would want to seek justice for him if there was any foul play.
