Bear’s mum is former Girls Aloud singer Cheryl, 41, who was Payne’s partner between 2016 and 2018 – the couple split just after Bear’s first birthday. Former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry, 44, has confessed that the news of Payne’s death has deeply affected her, bringing back painful memories from her past.

Cheryl Cole, who shares a 7-year-old son, Bear, with Liam Payne, criticized "abhorrent reports and media exploitation" in the wake of Payne's death.

Girls Aloud singer releases statement as Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy and X Factor mogul Simon Cowell both pay tribute

Liam Payne's ex Cheryl Tweedy has broken her silence following the tragic death of the former One Direction singer. The singer was on holiday in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy when he fell from the third floor of a hotel.

Cheryl Cole expressed deep sorrow over Liam Payne's death and described the pain for their son, Bear, who will never see his father again.

Liam also helped pay for a £4million home for Cheryl and Bear in the Buckinghamshire village of Chalfont St Peter. When the couple split, Liam splashed out on a home nearby. Desc

The singer, 41, is being supported by her Girls Aloud bandmates and her mum Joan after Liam Payne's 'earth shattering' death

Liam's ex-girlfriend wrote, "Please give him the little dignity he has left in the wake of his death to rest in some peace at last"