Who is Bear Payne? Everything you need to know about Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole’s rarely-seen son

Who is Bear Payne? Everything you need to know about Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole's rarely-seen son

As I delve into the life story of Liam Payne, I can’t help but feel a profound sense of empathy and admiration for the resilience he’s shown in the face of adversity. His journey with One Direction was nothing short of extraordinary, yet it seems the limelight brought its own set of challenges.


Liam Payne, a devoted dad, made efforts to shield his young son, Bear, from the public spotlight prior to his untimely passing.

On Wednesday evening around 5 PM, I was regrettably involved in an incident at CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires. As a former member of One Direction, I find myself standing on the third floor and unfortunately, I fell.

In March 2017, he warmly greeted his seven-year-old son who is accompanied by Cheryl Cole. Lately, he has provided fans with an uncommon glimpse into the life of this little one.

In August, Liam made comments about his ‘mini me’ son while celebrating his 31st birthday. 

In a previously posted Instagram video, the deceased celebrity communicated to his followers, “I haven’t received any father’s day socks as of now. I’m looking forward to talking with my son shortly.

What a lovely fellow! He’s grown quite large, isn’t he? Indeed, he’s become quite a big boy, and with his likeness to me, it seems as though I’ve already got enough of ‘me’ around.

In addition, he shared an uncommon photo on Instagram in March featuring his son gazing at a billboard displaying his own image.

‘I want to be on a billboard one day daddy,’ he captioned it.

Who is Bear Payne? Everything you need to know about Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole's rarely-seen son

2016 saw Liam start dating Cheryl following her divorce from Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini. A year later, they welcomed a child into their family. Unfortunately, by 2018, their relationship had come to an end.

Following a short romance with model Naomi Campbell, the singer started seeing Maya Henry in 2019, and they got engaged the following year.

In 2022, the former couple officially went their separate ways.

A few days prior to Liam’s demise, Henry initiated a lawsuit against him, alleging that the One Direction member had been excessively contacting him and using his fanbase as a weapon against her.

From October 2022 until his passing, Payne was involved with Kate Cassidy, who was his partner at the time.

Liam and his former partner, Cheryl, have primarily shielded their son from public scrutiny. However, Liam has made some remarks about their son, Bear, in the past.

Who is Bear Payne? Everything you need to know about Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole's rarely-seen son

2018 saw Liam openly sharing with People his genuine experiences of early fatherhood, expressing that this role was a long-held dream of his.

He expressed that while he had always dreamed of becoming a father at a younger age, he never anticipated finding himself in this particular situation.

At a young age, I became a mother to my son. People might imagine this as a magical experience, believing it would guide them towards becoming the person they were meant to become.

However, it required considerable effort for me to find my bearings. I reasoned that since my father always looks after others, his role is to nurture and provide, so mine was to prepare meals.

2022 saw the For You singer expressing heartwarming admiration during an interview with People. He affectionately stated that his son views him as a hero in the same way one might view a superhero.

I spend quality time with him, either twice or thrice a week depending on the schedule. Regardless, when we meet, I give him my undivided attention, ensuring I’m fully engaged and not distracted by my phone or anything else.

At the given moment, Payne expressed: “I enjoy providing those significant instances for him, and they are crucial; he truly benefits from them.

He values having his father around, and I’m delighted that he sees me as a heroic figure. I hope to maintain this special bond between us.

Who is Bear Payne? Everything you need to know about Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole's rarely-seen son
Who is Bear Payne? Everything you need to know about Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole's rarely-seen son

Liam reportedly fell from a hotel in Buenos, Argentina on Wednesday around 5pm (ART). 

Alberto Crescenti, the representative for a city ambulance service, confirmed that Payne had fallen about 40 meters, resulting in critical injuries that ultimately proved fatal.

5:04 PM local time, an alarm went off indicating that someone was found unresponsive on a courtyard inside Casa Sur. By 5:11 PM, an ambulance had arrived, and unfortunately, the individual was pronounced deceased.

Later on, we discovered that he was a well-known vocalist. Regrettably, the harm inflicted by his fall ultimately led to his demise. There was no chance for reviving him.

Earlier this month, the performer behind “The Night Changes” was seen at a concert by his ex-bandmate Niall Horan, which took place in the country.

Who is Bear Payne? Everything you need to know about Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole's rarely-seen son

2008 marked the beginning of Liam’s journey in the music industry, as he showcased his talent on The X Factor at the tender age of 14, impressing judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl, Louis Walsh, and Dannii Minogue with his performance.

Originally eliminated from the reality show, he came back in the year 2010 and teamed up with Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson to create the boy band known as One Direction.

The team secured the third position in The X Factor competition and subsequently skyrocketed to international fame, boasting chart-topping songs like “What Makes You Beautiful” and “Live While We’re Young.

Five studio albums were put out by the band, with “Up All Night” (2011), “Midnight Memories” (2013), and “Made In The A.M.” (2015) among them, after Zayn Malik had left the group.

In 2016, One Direction went on an infinite hiatus.

Who is Bear Payne? Everything you need to know about Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole's rarely-seen son

Through the years, Liam has faced various health issues, addiction to alcohol, and contemplated suicide.

2021 saw him sharing his personal struggles with depression and substance abuse during his tenure with One Direction, in an episode of the Diary Of A CEO podcast.

I was concerned about how deeply I might sink, wondering where my absolute low point lies. You wouldn’t have noticed it because I’m quite adept at concealing it. Nobody would have been aware of it.

When host questioned if Liam’s dark thoughts included ‘suicidal ideation,’ the singer said ‘Yes.’

Absolutely. There are certain topics I’ve never discussed before. They were extremely challenging and difficult. It was an issue I had to confront. And it wasn’t until I looked in the mirror that I realized, “It’s time for me to make a change.

Payne remembered noticing pictures of him appearing ‘swollen’, a look he referred to as his ‘drugs-and-alcohol visage’.

Initially, my face appeared approximately ten times larger than it does currently. At that time, I had a low opinion of myself, but subsequently, I decided to bring about a transformation in myself.

Who is Bear Payne? Everything you need to know about Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole's rarely-seen son

In August of the previous year, Payne fell ill with a serious kidney infection during a vacation at Lake Como, Italy, and had to be admitted to a hospital.

Due to his illness, he postponed his South American tour so he could rest and get better. He announced this on social media at that moment.

With regret that weighs heavy on me, I must share the difficult news that our plans for my forthcoming South American tour must be rescheduled.

He mentioned: ‘For the last week, I’ve been hospitalized due to a severe kidney infection. It’s not an experience I’d want anyone else to have, and my doctors have advised me to take time off to heal and recuperate.’

As a devoted supporter, I couldn’t contain my enthusiasm at the prospect of joining your team. To those who’ve purchased tickets, I want to express my sincere apologies.

After his hospitalization, it was reported by The Sun that Payne found it difficult to adapt after spending several years as a member of One Direction, according to his worried friends.

Who is Bear Payne? Everything you need to know about Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole's rarely-seen son

A friend shared that it wasn’t too unexpected, given that he’s been experiencing some difficulties lately in his life.

‘Liam struggled so much in the band due to the heavy workload and being in the spotlight.’

The source added, “Before One Direction, he was an ordinary young man, so leading life within this enclosed environment seemed foreign and overwhelming to him, and the limitations definitely wore on him.

‘His partying since the band’s break could well be a reaction to this.’

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