British singer Cheryl has broken her silence following the death of her ex, Liam Payne.

The pair dated from 2016 to 2018 and welcomed their son Bear in 2017.

And while their relationship didn’t last, it’s reported that they maintained a friendship.

In her first public address since Payne tragically fell to his death from the third-floor balcony of his hotel in Argentina, the Girls Aloud singer dually honored her ex and condemned the flavor of the media reporting of the tragedy.

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Taking to Instagram, Cheryl wrote:

“As I try to navigate this earth shattering event, and work through my own grief at this indescribably painful time, I’d like to kindly remind everyone that we have lost a human being.

Liam was not only a pop star and celebrity, he was a son, a brother, an uncle, a dear friend and a father to our 7 year old son. A son that now has to face the reality of never seeing his father again.

What is troubling my spirit the most is that one day Bear will have access to the abhorrent reports and media exploitation we have seen in the past two days. It is breaking my heart further that I cannot protect him from that in his future.

I am begging you to consider what use some of these reports are serving, other than to cause further harm to everyone left behind picking up the pieces. Before you leave comments or make videos, ask yourself if you would like your own child or family to read them.

Please give Liam the little dignity he has left in the wake of his death to rest in some peace at last.

Thank you, Cheryl”

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