First husband Ashley cheated © Getty ImagesBut Cheryl later reached stratospheric heights on her own. Six years later, Liam tragically passed away, aged just 31, falling from the balcony of his Buenos Aires hotel room on 16 October 2024. And after a musical comeback flopped in 2018, there are plenty of moments Cheryl would rather skirt over. She had a son with Liam © Getty Images‘It’s been comforting and therapeutic for her to think about the good times, while also acknowledging the difficult parts. ‘It’s not easy, but Cheryl’s going to push through the hard moments in the hope she can make something truthful and inspiring.