Liam Payne's former partner Cheryl has said her seven-year-old son Bear has to “face the reality of never seeing his father again”. Payne, 31, died on Wednesday when he fell from the balcony of the third-floor hotel room where he had been staying in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Liam Payne tragically passed away this week, but while he was alive, his relationship with Cheryl Cole' s relationship was one that captured the attention of fans around the world. However, despite the love they shared, the couple’s romance ultimately came to an end after two years together.