Liam James Payne (born 29 August 1993) is an English singer and songwriter.
He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction.
Payne made his debut as a singer when he auditioned for the British television series The X Factor in 2008. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he auditioned again in 2010 and was put into a group with four other contestants to form One Direction
The Wanted are remembering Tom Parker with an emotional video tribute. Set to their hit song “Gold Forever”, the video features memories of Parker performing on stage and having fun with his bandmates. “Sleep Well Brother x,” reads the simple caption.
Crowds gathered Wednesday for the funeral of the late singer, who passed away on March 30 at the age of 33, only 17 months after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. READ MORE: Tom Parker, ‘The Wanted’ Singer, Dead At 33 After Brain Tumour Battle Jay McGuiness, Max George, Siva Kaneswaran and Nathan Sykes served as pallbearers, carrying Parker’s casket into into St Francis of Assisi church in Petts Wood, London.
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne was also in attendance, while members of the public gathered outside the church to view the procession and mourn Parker.
Parker’s widow Kelsey delivered a eulogy for her husband, reportedly breaking down in tears as she described his fight with cancer, according to TMZ.
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