English singer Cheryl Cole has shared a touching tribute to her former boyfriend, Liam Payne, who tragically passed away on Tuesday, October 16.
The One Direction star fell from a third-floor balcony in Argentina.
Cheryl and Liam, who were in a relationship for two years and have a seven-year-old son together, have been greatly affected by this heartbreaking loss. In an Instagram post, Cheryl expressed her sorrow and requested privacy as she deals with this difficult time.
She highlighted that Liam was more than just a celebrity; he was a cherished family member and friend.
Sharing a picture of the father and his son, the singer wrote: “As I try to navigate this earth-shattering event, and work through my own grief at this indescribably painful time. I’d like to kindly remind everyone that we have lost a human being.
“Liam was not only a pop star and celebrity, he was a son, a brother, an uncle, a dear friend and a father to our seven-year-old son. A son that now has to face the reality of never seeing his father again.”
Cheryl and Liam, who began dating in 2016, welcomed their son in March 2017. However, their relationship ended a year later in July when they announced their split.
Despite the separation, they remained co-parents to their son.
