The tragic death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, has not only left a void in the music world but has profoundly impacted his seven-year-old son, Bear Payne. As Bear inherits a fortune estimated to be up to €30 million, his life takes an unexpected turn. Beyond the wealth, Bear will also be raised by a member of his father’s former band, One Direction, until he turns 18, ensuring he grows up surrounded by familiar support and love.
Liam Payne’s devotion to Bear was evident throughout his life. From the moment Bear was born on March 22, 2017, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Payne embraced fatherhood wholeheartedly. In one of his early Instagram posts, he described the experience of becoming a father as overwhelming, sharing, “My close friends and family know there are very few times when I’m left speechless… wow!” The picture accompanying the post, taken by Bear’s mother Cheryl Tweedy, captured Payne’s joy and pride.
Despite his separation from Cheryl shortly after Bear’s birth, Payne remained deeply involved in his son’s life. He once praised Cheryl, calling her “the best mum in the world,” for creating space for him to balance fatherhood with his career. Payne’s commitment to being a present father was unwavering, and he ensured their time together was distraction-free, stating, “When I see him, he has 100 percent of my time. I make sure that I’m not on my phone or doing something else.”
In a candid interview in 2022, Payne revealed his intentions to secure Bear’s future, saying, “My life now is his, my money is his. I have actually got several companies that are up and running that I know he can run one day if he wants to or [he can sell them].” Payne’s wealth, built from his successful music career, reached an estimated £46 million at its peak, with Bear now inheriting a significant portion of this fortune.
The decision for Bear to be raised by a One Direction band member reflects the close bonds Payne maintained within the group. It ensures that Bear will grow up in...
