Fans are sharing a touching clip that reveals how much Liam Payne cares for his ex, Cheryl. The clip shows he’s been entrusted with looking after fellow One Direction member Louis Tomlinson’s money in the event of his passing, demonstrating a deep level of trust and care.
Following the tragic death of her 31-year-old partner last October – he fell from a hotel balcony after consuming alcohol and drugs – Girls Aloud singer, 41, has been legally authorized to manage his estate.
As the one-year anniversary of Liam’s death approaches, a TikTok video resurfaced showing him in a 2019 documentary with Ant Middleton. The clip highlights the continued close relationship he shared with Cheryl, even after they separated.
They started dating in 2016 and had a son, Bear, who is now eight years old, in 2017. They separated in 2018.
Oh my gosh, you HAVE to hear about this! Ant Middleton and Liam Payne – yes, *the* Liam Payne from One Direction – went to Namibia for this insane survival trip! It was seriously intense, and they really pushed themselves. I’ve been following everything about it, and it looked absolutely incredible. It wasn’t just a vacation, it was a *real* adventure!
Ant then questioned Liam about his connection with Cheryl and Bear. Liam explained that they had developed a relationship dynamic that was unusual, but it worked for them.
Honestly, I’ve reached a point where I don’t even know what ‘normal’ means anymore. Most of my life has been pretty unusual, and I don’t expect things to change now.
When Ant wondered if he and Cheryl were still close, Liam confirmed they definitely had a good relationship. He explained they share many similar life experiences, which helps them navigate their current circumstances.
More than anything, I just want her to be happy. She’s earned it – she’s worked so hard, and she’s a wonderful mother.
‘And yeah, she just needs to find happiness in the right places.’
Later in the show, Liam talked more about Cheryl, sharing that she’s consistently supported him and he still feels protective of her.
He explained he was mainly concerned about whether he could adequately care for them both, saying, “It’s really important to me, and I’m getting there bit by bit.”
Even though we’re not together, she remains one of the most important people in my life, and possibly the most important.
Even though we’re not in a relationship, Cheryl is always supportive, and I really appreciate that. I feel fortunate to have someone who truly understands what I’m going through.
I realized something important during our time apart: I often didn’t fully understand how she felt. I always wanted to be her protector, but I learned she has a strong desire to protect me as well.
Because Liam passed away without a will, he was considered intestate. This means his property will be divided among his children, as he was not married.
Liam earned a lot of money during his time in the boyband, and even though he struggled with addiction, he was able to hold onto it. It’s expected that this money will now be put into a trust for his eight-year-old son, Bear.
Okay, so the Daily Mail reported back in May that Cheryl is basically in charge of looking after Liam’s money – all of it! – until Bear gets older. It’s just… amazing to me that she’s trusted with all of that, and it shows how much he clearly relies on her, doesn’t it? I mean, safeguarding his entire fortune? She’s incredible!
People close to the former One Direction singer said he was determined to ensure his son was financially secure and well cared for, no matter what happened to him.
Court records show that Payne’s estate was initially valued at £28.6 million, but after covering his debts and expenses, the final amount was reduced to £24.3 million.
A friend of the singer said it’s somewhat comforting to know that Bear will be well taken care of and won’t need anything.
According to the source, Liam was surrounded by good advisors for a while, and he loved his son, Bear, deeply. He was committed to providing for Bear financially and always aimed to do what was best for him.
After Liam passed away, a limited grant of probate (Ad Colligenda Bona) was issued for his estate. This type of grant is often used when the executors of an estate quickly find a buyer for the deceased’s property, shortly after their death.
Cheryl’s name appeared in the legal papers with Richard Bray, a well-known music lawyer who has previously worked with artists like Ed Sheeran.
I was shocked to learn, from the recent filings, that Liam’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, isn’t set to receive anything from his estate. It’s especially heartbreaking considering she shared that they were planning to get married right after he passed away. It just doesn’t seem right.
Fans were shocked and saddened by Liam’s unexpected death in October. He fell from a balcony on the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel while in Argentina.
I just found out the official cause of death… it’s called ‘polytrauma.’ Basically, it means he suffered so many terrible injuries all over his body, it was just… too much. It’s awful, but I needed to know *something* concrete, and now I do. It doesn’t make it hurt any less, though.
Argentine authorities have charged five individuals in connection with the death of a singer who fell from a balcony on the third floor.
Authorities in Argentina have charged the hotel manager, a receptionist, and an associate of Payne with manslaughter, according to a previous statement from the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office.
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