<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4cm79R_0wJL0zqh00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4cm79R_0wJL0zqh00" width="1024" height="536" ><figcaption>Liam Payne never stopped loving Cherlyn Cole. MEGA </figcaption></figure><a href="https://radaronline.com/t/liam-payne/" rel="nofollow"> Liam Payne </a> never stopped loving his ex, <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/liam-payne-cheryl-cole-vowed-stay-by-his-side-before-death/" rel="nofollow"> Cheryl Cole </a> , and his son. <a href="https://radaronline.com/" rel="nofollow"> RadarOnline.com </a> can reveal <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/americas-got-talent-simon-cowell-refusing-to-cut-mega-money-checks-for-hosts/" rel="nofollow"> Simon Cowell's </a> brother opened up about the late <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/fears-spread-for-mental-health-of-one-direction-after-liam-payne-death/" rel="nofollow"> One Direction </a> star's mental health and the secrets he took to his grave after <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/liam-payne-plunged-to-death-from-covered-in-white-powder-bloated-booze-face/" rel="nofollow"> falling to his death </a> in Argentina. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3vR4hY_0wJL0zqh00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3vR4hY_0wJL0zqh00" width="1024" height="536" ><figcaption>Insiders believe the soap box could've been used to 'secretly' pass Payne illegal drugs during his stay at Casa Sur. MEGA </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Tony Cowell said Liam's death has been "so difficult" for Cheryl, 41, as well as their seven-year-old son, Bear. He said: "I feel for Cheryl, as I know Liam never stopped loving her and Bear ... I can't imagine her pain. <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/liam-payne-x-factor-turmoil-cheryl-cole-naomi-campbell-relationships/" rel="nofollow"> Louis Walsh </a> is devastated too. He told me, 'Liam had this star quality about him. I will miss him.' "It's been moving to see this outpouring of grief around the world for Liam. I want to remember him as a beautiful young man, a normal kid trying to <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/bruce-springsteen-regret-wrestling-demons-admits-drink-drug-addictions-music/" rel="nofollow"> battle his demons </a> ." <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=16cjpC_0wJL0zqh00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=16cjpC_0wJL0zqh00" width="1024" height="536" ><figcaption>Cole and Payne dated for two years before splitting in 2018. MEGA </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Tony told Closer : "I will never forget how open and honest he was. He always had a huge smile on his face. He had a quiet maturity about him, even then. "Our family has known Liam for so many years. I will always remember how he always made the effort to speak to our late mum, Julie, when she was in Simon's <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/former-today-show-sex-creep-matt-lauer-eyeing-tv-comeback/" rel="nofollow"> dressing room </a> . "Yes, the fame took its toll on his <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/justin-bieber-mental-health-video-liam-payne-death/" rel="nofollow"> mental health </a> , but he remained kind and considerate and an incredible friend to so many, and a wonderful father to [his son] Bear, so generous and private." <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1T4q8C_0wJL0zqh00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1T4q8C_0wJL0zqh00" width="1024" height="536" ><figcaption>Payne had fans concerned for his health in the days leading up to his death as they noticed concerning in-person behavior. MEGA </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Cheryl broke her silence on the tragic incident, acknowledging the devastating impact it had on their son. Liam, who was only 23 when Bear was born in 2017, shared a special bond with his son, describing him as a lovely boy. Despite <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/cheryl-lonely-life-single-liam-payne-mental-health/" rel="nofollow"> their separation </a> , Liam praised Cheryl and expressed gratitude for her support during his <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/liam-payne-crime-scene-photos-tragic-singers-final-moments-cops-manhunt-dealers/" rel="nofollow"> wellness journey </a> . <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0DjDF1_0wJL0zqh00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0DjDF1_0wJL0zqh00" width="1024" height="536" ><figcaption>Cheryl Cole made a heartbreaking vow to Liam Payne a year before his death. MEGA </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> During a podcast interview in June 2022, he said: "She is the best mum in the world. I couldn't ask for someone better." In 2023, during his rehab stint, the former One Direction singer reflected: "I just needed to take a little bit of time out for myself actually, because I kind of became somebody who I didn't really recognize anymore. "Honestly, more than anything, I want to say thank you to Bear and his mum for giving me a little bit of freedom to go and get well. "There is no point trying to be a dad when you have nothing to teach ... I feel like I have a grip on life now." <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1C3oIU_0wJL0zqh00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1C3oIU_0wJL0zqh00" width="1024" height="536" ><figcaption>A toxicology report revealed several drugs were in Liam's system before he died. MEGA </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> As <a href="https://radaronline.com/" rel="nofollow"> RadarOnline.com </a> previously reported, <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/liam-payne-toxicology-report-killer-cocktail-crack-cocaine-hotel-death-plunge/" rel="nofollow"> toxicology reports </a> confirmed Liam had several drugs in his system when he fatally fell from his hotel room balcony in Argentina on Wednesday, October 16. At the time of his death, the singer had taken cocaine, benzodiazepine and crack in addition to a substance known as <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/liam-payne-pink-cocaine-death-drug-blamed-sweeping-hollywood-new-ketamine/" rel="nofollow"> "pink cocaine," </a> which is usually a mix of drugs including methamphetamine, ketamine and MDMA. The popstar's girlfriend, <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/liam-payne-girlfriend-kate-cassidy-emotional-final-message-before-death/" rel="nofollow"> Kate Cassidy </a> , originally traveled to Argentina with Liam but left without him a few days before he tragically fell to his death. Have a tip? Send it to us! Email <a href="https://www.radaronline.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> RadarOnline.com </a> at <a href="mailto:tips@radaronline.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> tips@radaronline.com </a> . </div></body>

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Liam Payne never stopped loving his ex, Cheryl Cole, and his son.RadarOnline.com can reveal Simon Cowell's brother opened up about the late One Direction star's mental health and the secrets he took to his grave after falling to his death in Argentina.Tony Cowell said Liam's death has been \"so difficult\" for Cheryl, 41, as well as their seven-year-old son, Bear.He said: \"I feel for Cheryl, as I know Liam never stopped loving her and Bear ... I can't imagine her pain. Louis Walsh is devastated too. He told me, 'Liam had this star quality about him. I will miss him.'\"It's...

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Liam Payne never stopped loving his ex, Cheryl Cole, and his son.RadarOnline.com can reveal Simon Cowell's brother opened up about the late One Direction star's mental health and the secrets he took to his grave after falling to his death in Argentina.Tony Cowell said Liam's death has been "so difficult" for Cheryl, 41, as well as their seven-year-old son, Bear.He said: "I feel for Cheryl, as I know Liam never stopped loving her and Bear ... I can't imagine her pain. Louis Walsh is devastated too. He told me, 'Liam had this star quality about him. I will miss him.'"It's...