October 18th 2024.
Kerry Katona has taken a moment to reach out to Cheryl Tweedy, following the tragic death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer. In a loving tribute shared by the 31-year-old singer-songwriter, who was a father to his seven-year-old son Bear, it was revealed that Payne had passed away on Wednesday in Buenos Aires, Argentina after falling from a balcony.
Cheryl, who was Payne's partner between 2016 and 2018, was left devastated by the news of his death, especially since they had just celebrated their son's first birthday before their split. The shocking news has also deeply affected Kerry, who has confessed that it brought back painful memories of her past.
The 44-year-old singer-songwriter knows all too well the pain of losing a loved one, as she was 39 when her ex-husband George Kay passed away in 2019 due to a drug overdose. Kerry and George had divorced two years earlier after getting married in 2014. With firsthand experience of losing an ex-partner, Kerry offered valuable words of advice to Cheryl through quotes reported in OK! Magazine.
Expressing her sympathy, Kerry stated, "I was absolutely heartbroken when I read the shocking news of Liam Payne's death last Wednesday night. I am sending so much love to his family and friends – they must be going through the worst pain." She continued, "Listening to the news and the hotel staff's calls to the police brought it all back. It was really similar to the calls they made about George – and that's something that never leaves you."
Kerry also had a message specifically for Cheryl, saying, "[I know] how it feels to tell your child their father is dead. I'll never forget the day I had to tell DJ – it's one of the most horrible experiences you can ever go through." Cheryl and Liam shared their son Bear, who was born in 2017.
Having gone through a similar experience, Kerry understood the importance of being strong for one's children during such a difficult time. She stated, "You need to be strong for your children and that is so hard. I've met Cheryl a few times and she's always been so lovely – it will be an awful time for her, for Liam's girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, and for everyone who knew him."
Kerry and George shared their daughter Dylan-Jorge during their marriage, and the 44-year-old has openly expressed her anger over his death. In an appearance on The Big Celebrity Detox, Kerry had said, "I'm angry my husband died. I'm angry he died and just left his daughter – really angry about that."
Cheryl also made a statement on Payne's death, describing it as an "earth-shattering event" in a post on Instagram. She mourned the loss of not just a pop star and celebrity, but also a son, brother, uncle, dear friend, and father to their seven-year-old son.
Meanwhile, Payne's One Direction bandmates have also shared their own tributes to the star. Zayn Malik stated, "Liam, I have found myself talking out loud to you, hoping you can hear me. I can't help but think selfishly that there was so many more conversations for us to have in our lives."
Louis Tomlinson, who was deeply affected by Payne's passing, shared an emotional statement on Instagram, expressing his regret that they never got another chance to work together. He described Payne as "an incredible song writer" and thanked him for shaping One Direction.
Harry Styles also shared his grief over the loss of his "lovely friend", and Niall Horan stated that he was "devastated". It is clear that Payne's passing has left a huge impact on those who knew him, and he will be deeply missed.
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