Liam Payne’s ex Cheryl Cole, mother of his son Bear, speaks out after singer’s tragic death

Cheryl Cole, the mother of Liam Payne’s son, Bear, has spoken out after the singer’s sudden death.

The “Fight for this Love” singer took to social media on Friday to remember the late musician.

“As I try to navigate this earth shattering event, and work through my own grief at this indescribably painful time, I’d like to kindly remind everyone that we have lost a human being,” she wrote on Instagram alongside a throwback photo of Payne in bed with his then-newborn baby.

Liam Payne’s ex Cheryl Cole, with whom he shares 7-year-old son Bear, posted a throwback photo to honor the late musician. Instagram/ Cheryl “I’d like to kindly remind everyone that we have lost a human being,” she wrote on Instagram Friday. Dave Benett/Getty Images for Universal Music Cole and Payne dated for over two years before they broke up in 2018. GC Images

Cole and Payne dated for over two years before their breakup in 2018. The pair struck up a relationship shortly after Cole ended her marriage to Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini in 2015.

They welcomed their son, Bear, together in 2017.

At the time of their split — which they called a “mutual loving decision” in their social media statement declaring their breakup — sources said they were still close friends.

“Cheryl and Liam worked really hard on their relationship — they had troubles earlier this year and were able to get through them,” the insider revealed. “But they’re in different stages of their lives and, after a lot of careful thought, came to a decision that it’s best for everyone if they do go their separate ways.”

The former couple welcomed their son, Bear, in 2017. Liam Payne/Instagram At the time of their split, sources close to the pair said they remained close friends despite their breakup. Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni

The former One Direction member died at age 31 on Oct. 16 after falling from the third floor of his hotel room in Argentina.

Payne’s fall resulted in “extremely serious injuries,” according to Buenos Aires police. Medics confirmed he died on the spot.

Pablo Policicchio, the spokesperson for the Security Ministry of Buenos Aires municipality, told the outlet that the musician “had thrown himself from the balcony of his room.”

Payne died at age 31 on Oct. 16 after falling from the third floor of his Argentina hotel. Medics confirmed his death on the spot. WireImage A source close to the singer told us he had been experiencing “periods of ruinous behavior” prior to his death. WireImage

Shortly after his death, a source close to the singer told us Payne had been going through a rough patch in his life for some time prior to his fall.

“Liam had been cycling through periods of ruinous behavior for a long time,” the insider said.

“He was open about his struggles but tried to downplay them at times. His demons were much worse than he let on.”