Cheryl Cole, the former partner of the late pop star Liam Payne and mother to his son, has been appointed as the administrator of his $32.2 million estate. This decision was made after Payne tragically passed away at the age of 31 without leaving a will. Court documents filed on May 1 revealed that Cheryl Cole and attorney Richard Mark Bray will now oversee the estate of the former One Direction member, who died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
The UK singer’s estate is valued at approximately $38 million gross, with a net worth of $32.2 million. In cases where a person dies intestate, their estate typically passes on to their children or legal spouse under UK law. Cheryl Cole and Bray have been granted the authority to manage the assets but are currently prohibited from distributing them.
Liam Payne’s untimely death on October 16, 2024, shocked the music world. He suffered fatal head injuries from the fall, and a partial autopsy revealed the presence of multiple drugs in his system. Substances like crack cocaine and ‘pink cocaine’ were found in his hotel room, and CCTV footage captured him behaving erratically before the incident.
In the wake of the tragedy, Cheryl Cole issued a heartfelt statement, emphasizing that Liam was more than just a celebrity. She described him as a son, brother, uncle, dear friend, and father to their son, Bear. She requested compassion during this “indescribably painful time.” Payne’s girlfriend at the time, Kate Cassidy, also shared her grief and emotional struggles since his passing.
A private funeral for Liam Payne was held on November 20, attended by his former One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and Niall Horan. The music industry mourned the loss of a talented artist, and fans continue to remember him for his contributions to music.
