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After Liam Payne’s tragic demise, who is in line to inherit former One Direction member’s wealth? 

After Liam Payne’s tragic demise, who is in line to inherit former One Direction member’s wealth? 

File image of Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole

In a tragic incident, earlier this week, formerOne DirectionstarLiam Paynepassed away after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony during his holiday in Buenos Aires,Argentina. The 31-year-old singer was there withhis girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, butshe left the country days before his death.

The incident has shocked fans across the globe with fellow celebrities expressing their profound grief over the loss.

According to Express (a Britishdaily), Argentine authorities reported thatPayne suffered "extremely serious injuries"following the fall from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel located in the Palermo district.

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What Liam Payne said

During an interview in 2022, Payne hinted that his wealth would be given to his son, Bear Payne after him.

Liam's wealth in total is approximately £46 million (over $60 million). He disclosed plans to pass on several business ventures to his little boy when he comes of age.

During his appearance on an episode of the Impaulsive podcast, he told host Logan Paul that his financial success is intended for his son's future, revealing that he has already laid out plans for Bear's inheritance, according to the media outlet.

He had said,"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.”

His relationship

Liamand Cheryl's son Bear was born in March 2017 during their two-year relationship from 2016 to 2018. He who had first encountered Cheryl as a contestant when she was a judge on the X Factor, later expressed gratitude for her as a co-parent, stating he "couldn't ask for someone better."

Reflecting on his X Factor auditions in 2008 and 2010 (the latter leading to his joining One Direction), Payne noted the unusual circumstance of having auditioned for his future partner.

Payne’s demise

Recently, officials announced Liam's passing, confirming he was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. Alberto Crescenti, the emergency medical services director, provided details about Liam's fatal fall into an internal courtyard. He added that an investigation, including an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death, is in progress.