While the world mourns the death of Liam Payne, the people who knew him best are sharing their pain.
This probably includes his most famous ex-girlfriend.
Although Cheryl Cole and Liam only dated for two years, their time together made a huge impact on both of their lives. Her grief is felt even more deeply knowing that along with her own pain, she has to care for her 7-year-old son who no longer has a father.
It’s just going to break your heart.
Cheryl Cole’s tribute to Liam Payne
She wrote on Instagram alongside an old photo of Liam, “As I try to deal with this earth-shattering event, and try to overcome my grief during this indescribably painful time, I wish everyone I would like to remind that we have lost a human being.” In bed with her newborn son, Bear.
She added, “Liam was not only a pop star and celebrity, he was also a son, a brother, an uncle, a dear friend, and father to our 7-year-old son. A son who now has to face the bitter reality of never seeing his father again.
Cheryl then asked for mercy, while also asking that her child be spared too many details about her father’s tragic passing.
“Before leaving comments or making videos, ask yourself if you would want your child or family to read them,” she implored.
“Please give Liam what little dignity he has left for some peace after his death.”
their romance and son
Although their romance was brief, it ended happily for the pair.
Liam and Cheryl started dating in 2016 and became the UK music scene’s golden couple almost overnight.
What started as a romantic affair soon turned serious as Cheryl became pregnant just a few months later.
The couple welcomed their son, Bear, on March 22, 2017.
“I always wanted to be a young father, but I never really expected I’d ever be in this place,” he explained. people magazine In 2018.
“My son was born at a young age, and you think it’s going to be a magical thing, that one day you’re going to grow up to be the person you want to be,” she said. “But it took me a long time to find my feet.”
Ultimately, Cheryl and Liam separated in July 2018. In the years that followed, they found a successful way to live together.
“This has been a difficult decision for us,” Liam wrote in a tweet to fans.
“As a family we still have a lot of love for each other. Bear is our world and we ask that you respect his privacy as we move forward on this path together.”
Latest details on Liam’s demise
Liam tragically died after falling from the third floor balcony of his room at the Casasur Palermo hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Wednesday 16 October. He was 31 years old.
Police told the press that Liam suffered “extremely serious injuries” and medical staff pronounced him dead at the scene.
Later, as the 911 call was released, mourners learned of his final moments, which were incredibly difficult to hear.
“I am calling [from] Casasur Hotel in Palermo, Costa Rica 6032,” the manager of the establishment is heard saying in Spanish in audio obtained by Sun UK and La Nación.
“We have a guest who is under the influence of drugs and alcohol. And, well, he’s… when he’s conscious, he’s tearing the entire room apart. And, well, we need you to send someone please.”
Ultimately, help came too late for Liam.