“Beyond the Music: One Direction’s Unexpected Reunion at Liam Payne’s Heartfelt Farewell”
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Photos of Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson coming together for the first time in nearly nine years have been unveiled
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The four singers all arrived separately and wore sunglasses to pay their respects, as per Page Six.
Simon Cowell, who was among the judges in the X Factor competition reality TV show that made the artists into the One Direction band, was also spotted arriving at the funeral, accompanied by his girlfriend, Lauren Silverman.
Girls Aloud stars were also pictured arriving, with Nicola Roberts stepping out of a vehicle dressed in black, alongside Kimberley Walsh.
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The gut-wrenching reunion sparked emotional reactions
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Moreover, Kate Cassidy, Liam’s girlfriend, arrived wearing blacked-out sunglasses, and a black fur coat. She reportedly walked into the service with Elizabeth Hurley’s son, Damian Hurley.
Only family and close friends gathered to remember the singer. Some of Liam’s less publicized friendships including broadcaster Adrian Chiles, BBC R2 DJ Scott Mills, and ex-footballer Robbie Keane, showed their support, The Daily Mail reported on Wednesday.
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“His family has gone to great lengths to put together the perfect service and give him the send-off he deserves,” an insider said
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Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole, the mother of Liam’s son, Bear, was later photographed at the grief-stricken ceremony.