Fans Honor Liam Payne with Commemorative Bench in Buenos Aires Cemetery

Fans of British singer Liam Payne gathered on Sunday to dedicate a bench in his memory at the British Cemetery in Buenos Aires.

This is where Payne, the former One Direction star, tragically lost his life after falling from the third floor of the hotel where he had been staying.

In the UK, it’s common to see benches in parks and public spaces dedicated to the memory of loved ones, often featuring personal or meaningful inscriptions.

The bench dedicated to Payne carries a heartfelt tribute: "You and me got a whole lot of history, so don't let it go, we can make some more, we can live forever, Liam."

This reference to the lyrics of the One Direction song “History” was chosen to reflect the deep connection fans felt for the artist.

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“It means a lot for the fans to have a place and bench in Liam's name here,” said 26-year-old fan Luana Bustamante during the emotional ceremony. The event, which took place on a cloudy day, included a photo of Payne and flowers placed on the bench in tribute. A priest was also present, offering blessings during the ceremony.

Bustamante shared that the chapel, where Payne spent his final moments in Argentina, was a place of refuge before his repatriation to the UK.

"This is where Liam spent his last days in Argentina, in the chapel here which served as a refuge before he was repatriated to his native country," she said.

Liam Payne passed away on October 16, 2025.

Authorities determined that his death was due to multiple trauma and internal bleeding from the fall. After his death, his body was temporarily laid to rest at the British Cemetery until it was handed over to his family on November 6, following the completion of toxicology and laboratory reports.

In addition to the bench, fans also unveiled a red mailbox where they can leave messages for Payne's family.

"We know how many girls are going to come here and want to leave a message for the family," said 24-year-old fan Lucia Esquivel. “If possible we want to send them through the person in charge of the cemetery to the United Kingdom,” she added. “We hope with all our hearts this can be done.”