The family of pop star Liam Payne has spoken out against the media's handling of his death, stating that the constant attention and speculation have caused significant harm to them, particularly his young son, Bear. In a statement, the family expressed their gratitude for the celebration of Liam's life at the Brit Awards, but also asked for privacy to grieve. Liam Payne, a member of the popular boy band One Direction, passed away in October at the age of 31 after falling from a balcony in Buenos Aires. The family's statement came after Argentinian authorities dropped manslaughter charges against one of Liam's friends and two hotel staff members. Two other men still face charges related to supplying drugs to Liam on the night of his death. The Brit Awards paid tribute to Liam with an emotional segment led by Jack Whitehall, featuring a montage of the singer's performances and soundbites.