Two days after the sudden death of former One Direction member Liam Payne, his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his only son, British singer Cheryl Cole, found the strength to speak about the tragic event. On social media, she shared an archival black-and-white photo of Liam during one of his happiest moments, lying on a bed and looking at his young son with love and tenderness.
“As I try to process this world-shattering event and cope with my own grief during this indescribably painful time, I want to remind everyone that we lost a person,” Cheryl began her heartfelt post. “Liam was not just a pop star and a celebrity; he was a son, a brother, an uncle, a dear friend, and the father of our seven-year-old son. A son who now has to face a harsh reality and will never see his father again.”
Addressing her followers, Cole asked them to spare her child from overly detailed accounts of Payne’s tragic death.
“Before leaving comments or making videos, ask yourself if you would want your child or family to read them. Please show Liam some respect so that he can finally find peace.”
It was reported that Liam Payne passed away last Wednesday after falling from the third floor of his hotel room in Argentina. According to the National Prosecutor’s Office for Criminal and Correctional Matters, he sustained multiple injuries that led to internal and external bleeding and a skull fracture. Officials also stated that Payne was likely “in a semi-conscious or fully unconscious state” when he fell, as drugs and alcohol were found in his hotel room.
In his final days, Liam spent time with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy, who left two days before the tragic event. Kate also expressed her feelings on social media about the loss of her beloved.
“I was in complete shock. Nothing that happened in the last few days felt real. I’m asking and praying for you to give me time and space to deal with this alone,” she wrote, before addressing the deceased Payne. “Liam, my angel. You are everything to me. I want you to know that I loved you unconditionally and completely. I will love you until the end of my days.”
