Former 1D star Liam Payne's son Bear, seven, has been out of the spotlight throughout his life - but his parents have occasionally shared photos and videos of him on social media

Liam Payne and Cheryl's son Bear, who has remained widely out of the spotlight since birth, was just seven-years-old when the former One Direction star tragically passed away last month.

As Liam Payne's funeral is set to take place in the next few days following his devastating death in October, fans have reflected on his and Cheryl's hopes for their son Bear's future

Cheryl's emotional tribute to Liam Payne's parenting has taken on a poignant new meaning following his tragic death earlier this year.

Liam Payne was dedicated to co-parenting his son, Bear, with ex-girlfriend Cheryl - and the pair both had the same wish for their little boy, who was kept out of the spotlight

Funeral arrangements have reportedly been set for Liam Payne, following the One Direction singer’s fatal fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last month. The memorial for the 31-year-old is scheduled to take place Wednesday in his native country of England,

Liam Payne will be farewelled by close family and friends, including his former One Direction bandmates, at an intimate funeral in England tomorrow.

Liam Payne's funeral will take place today, with all four of his former One Direction bandmates expected to pay their respects at the ceremony in the Home Counties.