Cheryl breaks cover ahead of tragic ex Liam Payne's death anniversary

Dressed all in black and looking sombre Cheryl made a rare public outing to celebrate Girls Aloud bandmate and friend Nicola Roberts' 40th birthday the night before the first anniversary of ex Liam Payne's death. she stepped out on in London's Belgravia on Monday October 13 for the celebrations which took place at the swanky Lanesborough Hotel in London's posh Belgravia. She joined fellow bandmate Kimberley Walsh and Nicola's family and friends for the glam dinner, which fell just a day before the 42-year-old marked one year without the father of her son Bear, 8.

One Direction star Liam died aged 31 after falling from the third floor at a hotel in Argentina. His autopsy revealed the singer died from "multiple traumas" that caused "internal and external bleeding". Authorities had been alerted to an incident involving "an aggressive man who may have been under the effects of drugs and alcohol" around 5 pm on the day he died. Upon reaching the site, emergency teams were met with the aftermath of a disturbing noise in the courtyard, where they found the deceased singer.

Liam was declared intestate as he did not have a will which means his estate was divided among any children.

The star only had one child, Bear, with Cheryl and the former X-Factor judge was subsequently given the power of administration over his estate.

It is believed Liam's wealth, largely accumulated during his boyband years, has been put into a trust for his son.

Friends of Cheryl stated she always wants to do what is best for her son - like Liam had done during his tragically short life and has vowed she "will do the right thing" for him.

It is understood that Liam left a huge total of £28,595,000, which was later reduced to £24,280,000 after his expenses and debts were paid, according to court documents, as reported by The Mirror.

"It is a small consolation that Bear will never want for anything, that he will at least benefit from that. Liam had some very sensible people around him for a time and he adored Bear so much. He always wanted to do the right thing by him financially," a source close to Liam told Mail Online.

Friends added that the singer was determined to ensure his only son would be well cared for if anything were to happen to him.

Consequently, his girlfriend at the time of his passing, American model and influencer Kate Cassidy, received none of his inheritance.