Liam Payne, known for his popularity as a member of One Direction and his solo music career, has always kept one aspect of his life private: his seven-year-old son, Bear.
Just two months before his untimely death at the age of 31, Payne posted a rare and emotional public statement about Bear, which has just emerged, reminding fans of his great love and devotion to parenting.
On his 31st birthday in August 2023, Payne used social media to convey his joy and enthusiasm over speaking with his son.
In the video, he affectionately referred to Bear as his “mini me,” noting how much his kid had grown.
“Bless him. He’s getting so big now. He’s a big boy, and he looks like a mini me. As if we needed any more me in the world,” he shared with a smile.
The singer’s humorous tone regarding their likeness warmed the hearts of his fans, and many could sense pride in his eyes as he spoke about Bear.
Payne didn’t get the conventional dad’s birthday gift—those famed “dad socks” he joked about—but he was most excited about the opportunity to chat to Bear.
“I’m going to speak to my son in a little bit, which I’m really excited about,” Payne added, expressing his eagerness to communicate with his child.
Despite the demands of celebrity, Payne made it apparent that Bear was at the center of his world, saying, “He needs his dad in his life, and I’m happy he looks at me like a superhero, and I’m hoping to keep it that way.”
While Payne’s life was full of public concerts, music, and global renown, he treasured his quiet moments as a parent the most.
He talked about spending time with Bear, making sure that every moment was focused completely on him and devoid of distractions.
“I see him two times a week, three times a week sometimes. And I make sure when I see him, he has 100 percent of my time,” Payne said in a 2022 interview with “People.”.
He treasured these moments of parenthood, giving Bear the stability and care he required.
Payne had recently been to Argentina with his fiancée, Kate Cassidy, to see his former bandmate Niall Horan perform live.
But, under the surface, Payne’s health issues and personal troubles were not unknown.
The artist has freely revealed his struggles with mental health, substance misuse, and medical problems, including a severe kidney infection that forced him to cancel a South American tour only a year before.
Despite his troubles, Payne frequently projected an optimistic and joyous image to his admirers, particularly in his final social media posts, in which he shared photos of his stay in Argentina and said, “Lovely day here in Argentina.”
Unfortunately, tragedy came suddenly.
On that fatal evening in Buenos Aires, the world lost one of its most adored performers.
Payne fell from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Hotel, and despite a fast reaction from rescue personnel, his injuries were deadly.
His final moments, only hours before his death, were spent sharing sweet words about Bear—words that now ring true for fans who continue to mourn the singer’s unexpected loss.
Liam Payne’s legacy will be forever linked to his music, but maybe more importantly, to his love as a parent, as shown in those final, heartbreaking remarks about his son Bear.
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