Cheryl Cole Named Administrator of Liam Payne's $32 Million Estate

Cheryl Tweedy, the former partner of late One Direction singer Liam Payne and mother of his son Bear, has been appointed as an administrator of Payne's estate, valued at approximately $32.2 million, following his death without a will. Alongside music lawyer Richard Mark Bray, Cheryl will manage but not immediately distribute the estate, in accordance with UK intestacy laws which typically prioritize children when there is no surviving spouse. Payne died at age 31 in October after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cheryl publicly expressed her grief and urged compassion from fans and the media, particularly for their young son. Legal proceedings have clarified that despite Payne's relationship with influencer Kate Cassidy at the time of his death, his son is expected to inherit the estate. Payne was commemorated by family and former bandmates, highlighting his personal and professional legacy.