Content Warning: The following story contains details of a tragic event.
The devastating news of Liam Payne’s sudden passing on the night of October 16 shook the world, prompting an outpouring of grief as fans reminisced about the talented singer by sharing precious memories through old photos and videos. One poignant video from August captured Payne’s heartfelt words about his beloved seven-year-old son, Bear Grey, whom he shared with his former partner, the renowned X Factor UK judge Cheryl.
“I still haven’t received any dad socks yet. I’m looking forward to talking to my son in a bit,” Payne expressed on his 31st birthday on August 29.
In the video, the Get Low artist lovingly described his son, saying, “Bless him. He’s growing up so fast. He’s becoming a big boy, and he’s starting to look more and more like me. As if the world needed another version of me.”
Tragically, Payne met his untimely end after a fall from multiple stories at the CasaSur Palermo hotel in Buenos Aires. The circumstances surrounding his passing, whether accidental or intentional, are still under investigation.
While both Liam and his former partner maintained a level of privacy regarding their son, Payne did speak about Bear on a few occasions. In a 2022 interview with People, he revealed that his son viewed him as a superhero.
“I see him a couple of times a week, sometimes even three times. And when I’m with him, I ensure that he has my full attention. I make sure to put away my phone and focus entirely on him,” Payne shared.
He emphasized the importance of being a positive father figure in his son’s life, expressing his joy at being seen as a superhero by Bear. Payne hoped to uphold this image in his son’s eyes for years to come.
Reports from the Daily Mail indicated that Payne’s injuries from the fall in Argentina were fatal. Emergency responders arrived at CasaSur around 5:11 p.m. local time after a distress call at 5:04 p.m., only later discovering the identity of the renowned singer.
Prior to his tragic passing, Payne had been enjoying his time in Argentina, attending a concert by his former bandmate Niall Horan with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy. Cassidy had departed for Florida just two days before the unfortunate incident, while Payne remained in South America, sharing updates about his vacation on Snapchat shortly before the tragedy struck.
The world mourns the loss of a talented artist, a devoted father, and a beloved son. Liam Payne’s memory will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved him.
