Bear celebrates first birthday without father Liam Payne

Liam Payne's son, Bear, is celebrating his first birthday without his father, who passed away last October. Liam, a former member of One Direction, died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His death was a shock to the entertainment world. Cheryl Tweedy, Bear's mother, shared a heartfelt tribute to Liam, calling his death an "earth-shattering event." She expressed sadness that Bear now must live with the reality of never seeing his father again. The couple welcomed Bear in March 2017 and announced his birth with excitement on social media. Despite their breakup shortly after Bear's first birthday, Liam and Cheryl co-parented and made sure Bear was well taken care of. In 2019, Liam financially assisted Cheryl in buying a home in Buckinghamshire, where she raised Bear. Both Liam and Cheryl aimed to keep Bear out of the public eye. Cheryl described herself as the stricter parent, while Liam was more relaxed. She once shared a video of Bear speaking, showing that he had developed a strong accent from his mother. Cheryl revealed that Bear was starting to understand his parents' fame but still wanted him to have a normal life. After Liam's death, Bear is set to inherit a fortune estimated at £46 million, as Liam had made arrangements for his son's financial future. Although Liam spent time in America, he kept in touch with Bear through video calls. Friends of Liam noted how much he adored Bear and wanted to do right by him. However, they also expressed sorrow that Liam did not have a chance to bond with Bear fully.