"This is a time of tremendous grief and pain for those who knew and loved him," said the family of Payne's death in October 2024 in a statement

Liam Payne’s family members said in a statement that the media coverage of the singer’s death has caused them “indescribable, lasting damage,” especially Payne’s 7-year-old son. “The constant media attention and speculation which has accompanied the process has exacted indescribable,

The statement came after Argentinian authorities dropped manslaughter charges last month against three of the people indicted in connection with the singer's death.