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Following Liam Payne’s funeral, his loved ones have raised a large amount of money for the late One Direction singer’s favorite charity, Great Ormond Street Hospital

Liam Payne’s death has stirred a wave of compassion, with his family and close friends raising more than $35,000 for charity in his honor.

The beloved One Direction star died at just 31 years old when he tragically fell from the third floor balcony of a hotel on October 16, 2024. An autopsy revealed he died instantly from “multiple traumatic injuries” leading to “internal and external haemorrhage.”

Since his funeral, however, Liam’s loved ones have come together to raise an impressive £31,000 ($37,900) to help build a new children’s cancer unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, England.

Liz Tait, the hospital’s director of fundraising, extended her heartfelt thanks, “We’re extremely touched and grateful for all the donations in memory of Liam, which will go towards building a brand new children’s cancer centre at Great Ormond Street.”

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Liam Payne fell to his death in October ( Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

She added, “Our thoughts and sincere condolences continue to go out to Liam’s family and friends.” A source close to the situation told The Sun about the enduring impact of Liam’s death.

“Everyone is still coming to terms with the tragic loss of Liam, but there is some comfort in knowing the legacy he leaves behind,” they said. The insider also commended the incredible generosity witnessed at his funeral, “Everyone dug deep at the service and the amount raised is staggering – it will help change lives.”

The source revealed that Liam’s love for music was matched by his dedication to philanthropy, a trait inspired by his son, Bear. It’s also emerged that even in his final moments, Liam’s generosity shone through as he made substantial donations to aid individuals with their healthcare costs.

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Donations were collected at his funeral ( Image: Getty Images)

Among those beneficiaries was 28-year-old Jack, who is fighting Stage 4 B Cell Lymphoma. Liam’s unexpected $3,000 contribution to Jack’s GoFundMe left him astonished.

Jack shared with The Mirror, “I thought it was a prank or someone donating under a false name in the interest of preserving their own anonymity, until reports started coming out about Liam’s acts of kindness during his final days.”

He added, “Once we started seeing other reputable sources saying Liam had donated to my GoFundMe, it became sort of surreal. I’m so thankful and I feel extremely lucky.”

Liam’s funeral saw celebrities gather, including his ex Cheryl, Simon Cowell and his former One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik. The service prompted donations in lieu of flowers, with the order of service card reading, “Thank you for attending the service and thank you for all the kind messages received. Liam would like you to make a donation. In memory of Liam, we’d like you to consider Great Ormond Street Hospital.”