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.

One Direction performed at the X Factor final in December of 2015 which is reportedly where Cole and Payne met each other once again. At the time, Cheryl was married to her second husband Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini. 2016 - Cheryl splits from second husband amid Liam Payne rumours and couple confirm relationship

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.