Calling the death an 'earth shattering event', Liam Payne's former partner said she wants to protect their son at all costs. Find out how to break the news of a parent's death to a child.

The untimely passing of former One Direction singer Liam Payne has left a significant void in the music industry and among fans. While the exact circumstances of his death are not yet clear, fans around the world are eager to learn more about Payne’s ex-girlfriend,

Liam Payne first met songstress Cheryl Cole as a teenager when he was auditioning on X Factor and she was one of his judges.