The untimely passing of former One Direction singer Liam Payne has left a significant void in the music industry and among fans. While the exact circumstances of his death are not yet clear, fans around the world are eager to learn more about Payne’s ex-girlfriend,

Cheryl and Liam were first linked in 2016, shortly after the Fight For This Love hitmaker’s divorce from Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini, but the couple called it quits less than two years later

Cheryl has referred to Liam Payne as the "only man who never cheated on her", and continued to defend her ex even after their separation. The pair first became an item in 2016, following Cheryl's unexpected divorce from Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini.

Liam Payne and ex Cheryl Cole first crossed paths in 2008 but didn’t start their romance until much later. In 2008, Payne auditioned to be on X Factor for the first time at age 14. Cole was one of the judges alongside Simon Cowell,

Former One Direction star Liam Payne has sadly passed away after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, where he was holidaying with partner Kate Cassidy. He was just 31 years old. Tributes have been pouring in since the news broke about the star's death. He leaves behind a young son shared with Girls Aloud popstar Cheryl.

One Direction star, Liam Payne, and Cheryl welcomed son, Bear, in 2017 before they decided to call it quits in 2018, agreeing to co-parent their only child

Liam Payne leaves behind his seven-year-old son Bear, who he shared with ex-girlfriend Cheryl, following his tragic death after falling from a balcony in Argentina aged 31

Get to know Liam Payne's son Bear. The mother of Payne's child his Cheryl, his ex-girlfriend. Cheryl is a member of British girl group Girls Aloud and was a judge on X Factor when Payne first auditioned in 2008.

Liam Payne, who died Oct. 16 at age 31, spoke many times about his love for his only son, Bear Grey Payne, who he welcomed in 2017 with ex Cheryl Cole.

Though Cheryl Cole and Liam Payne’s romance did not pan out, they’ve were dedicated coparents to their son, Bear. The former Girls Aloud performer and Payne began dating in February 2015, nearly two years before Cole confirmed her pregnancy.