Liam Payne, who died on Oct. 16, shared his 7-year-old son, Bear, with his ex, singer Cheryl Cole. The former couple welcomed their child in March 2017, and had dated for two years before they called it quits in July 2018.

Referencing her previous relationships which include ex-husband Ashley Cole, Cheryl told The Sunday Times’ Style magazine that Liam Payne “is the only man who has ever been faithful”. Cheryl Cole appeared nonchalant when speaking about her split with Liam, saying she had found the “man of her dreams” - their son Bear.

One Direction star Liam Payne, who tragically died falling from the third floor of a hotel on Wednesday, proudly had a son called Bear, whom he shared with ex Cheryl