Cheryl Ann, ex-girlfriend and mother of Liam Payne‘s son, has spoken out after his sudden death.
She shared a photo of Liam and their son on social media platform, expressing her pain: “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 7-year-old son. A son that now has to face the reality of never seeing his father again.”
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She added more, “What is troubling my spirit the most is that one day Bear will have access to the abhorrent reports and media exploitation we have seen in the past two days. It is breaking my heart further that I cannot protect him from that in his future. I am begging you to consider what use some of these reports are serving, other than to cause further harm to everyone left behind picking up the pieces. Before you leave comments or make videos, ask yourself if you would like your own child or family to read them.”
“Please give Liam the little dignity he has left in the wake of his death to rest in some peace at last,” Cheryl said.
Cheryl and Liam started dating in 2016, and in 2018, Cheryl gave birth to their son, Bear. However, they announced their breakup a year later.
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Liam Payne, former One Direction member, died on the night of October 17. Hotel guests reported hearing banging and shouting hours before the incident, even thinking it was construction noise.
The hotel manager called emergency services about an aggressive man, and later, a transcript of the 911 call was released.
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Many celebrities have expressed their condolences including Liam’s former One Direction bandmates, who released collective statement.