Bear Grey Payne is 9 years old, has a house in Buckinghamshire, and $28 million waiting for him. 💙
Documents from the UK’s High Court, obtained by TMZ on June 22, 2026, confirmed that Liam Payne’s son is the sole legal heir to the singer’s entire fortune. The reason is simple and painful: Liam died on October 16, 2024, in Buenos Aires without leaving a will, so the UK’s intestacy law did its thing and handed everything over to his only son.
Most of the money will remain in trust until Bear turns 18. In the meantime, his mother Cheryl Tweedy — yes, the former Cheryl Cole — and lawyer Richard Mark Bray will manage the estate. Kate Cassidy, Liam’s girlfriend at the time of his death, did not file any claim. 🕊️