Three Charged in Liam Payne's Death; Body to Be Flown Back to UK

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Three people have been charged in connection with the death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Argentina, including a friend, a hotel employee, and an alleged drug dealer. Payne's body is being flown back to the UK this week for burial. The investigation into his death is ongoing, with authorities searching the homes of two hotel employees and reviewing security footage. Payne's friend and hotel employee are accused of facilitating his access to drugs, while the alleged dealer supplied them. Payne's death has shocked the music world, with his bandmates and family devastated by the loss of the talented singer and performer. The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to be released in the coming days and weeks. Rest in peace, Liam Payne (1993-2022).

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