Liam Payne said 'life-saving' Cheryl helped him through his 'darkest hour' before death at 31

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Liam Payne, the former One Direction star who tragically died last year, had previously credited his ex-girlfriend Cheryl for being his rock during his darkest times.

In June 2022, Liam made headlines when he appeared on Logan Paul's podcast and stirred controversy by claiming that 1D was built around him and that his debut single outsold those of his bandmates.He also discussed his feud with Justin Bieber and an alleged backstage argument with a 1D member, causing a significant backlash amongst his fans and contributing to his descent into 'rock bottom'.

Acknowledging his struggles, he admitted to being in 'bad shape' and spent three months in a wellness clinic in Louisiana, US, focusing on his mental health.During his 100-day stay, he embraced sobriety, limited contact with the outside world, and devoted time to art and poetry.

In July 2023, Liam shared a YouTube video titled 'I'm Back...', where he candidly discussed his journey towards seeking help, reports the Mirror.In the video, he expressed gratitude to his ex-girlfriend and mother of his son, Cheryl, for her support in his journey to recovery.