The late One Direction star Liam Payne, 31, welcomed a son called Bear during his two-year relationship with Cheryl Cole, 41.

Liam Payne and Cheryl Tweedy began dating in 2016 before welcoming their beloved son Bear a year later, and continued to amicably co-parent following their split

Cheryl has spoken openly about her battles with self-confidence and anxiety, revealing how she was 'dying inside' at the height of her fame before getting help.

Singer Cheryl Cole sat down for a touching interview just days before the passing of Liam Payne, the father of her only son, Bear.

Cheryl gave an emotional interview before the tragic death of her ex-boyfriend and Bear's dad, Liam Payne, in which she described the One Direction star as a 'great dad'

Cheryl's touching comment about her ex-boyfriend Liam Payne's parenting style has taken on a poignant new meaning following his tragic death on October 16