Liam Payne rose to global fame as a member of One Direction, captivating fans with his voice and charm. After finding success with the band, he also found love with a woman from his past who was ten years older.

The couple seemed serious for years, welcoming a son and sparking marriage rumors when Payne often referred to her as his wife. Meet the stunning brown-eyed brunette who Payne said was “literally the best person to co-parent with” even though their romance did not last.

Payne tragically passed away after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The incident occurred at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel, where Payne was staying during his vacation.

According to witnesses, the accident happened shortly after 5 p.m., following concerning behavior from the singer earlier in the hotel lobby. Reports indicated that Payne, who was visibly distressed, smashed his laptop before hotel staff helped him return to his room.

Cassidy took to TikTok to document her trip to Miami, revealing that she was relieved to be back home. Hours before the accident, Payne’s last social media post was a video he shared on Snapchat with her.

Inside Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole’s Love Story – From ‘Wife’ to Co-Parent

Payne is survived by his family and son, Bear, who was born in 2017 with his former partner, Cheryl Cole. The couple joyfully welcomed their baby boy, with Payne sharing his happiness on Instagram, calling it a moment he would cherish forever.

Cole, ten years Payne’s senior, rose to fame as a member of the pop group Girls Aloud. She later became a household name as a judge on “The X Factor,” the very show that launched Payne’s career in 2010 and where the pair met.

It was not the first time Payne called Cole his wife, as the singer joked in an interview with Sirius XM, “I left my wife and child at home and I was straight out to In-N-Out Burger.”

Despite their separation, Payne remained deeply involved in his son’s life, ensuring that he spent quality time with his child every week. “I see him two times a week, three times a week sometimes,” he said.

The singer shared that video calls had become a routine part of their father-son relationship, with Payne often going the extra mile to ensure his child felt his presence. “[…] I make sure when I see him, he has 100 percent of my time,” Payne revealed.

Liam Payne’s sudden passing left a profound impact on those who knew and loved him, but his legacy as a talented artist and devoted father endures. While his life was tragically cut short, his memory will live on through his music, the fans who adored him, and most importantly, his family.