Liam Payne's girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, shared a heartfelt tribute following the sudden death of the One Direction member and British singer, aged 31, on October 16. On October 18, Kate expressed her gratitude for the support she has received during this challenging time, writing, "Thank you for all of the kind words and love that has been sent my way. I have been at a complete loss. Nothing about the past few days has felt real. I ask and pray that you'll give me the grace and space to navigate this in private."
Liam Payne's Girlfriend Mourns As Reports Surface Of His Final Hours
Kate continued by sharing her deep love for Liam, saying, "Liam, my angel. You are everything. I want you to know I loved you unconditionally and completely. I will continue to love you for the rest of my life. I love you, Liam."
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The tragic incident occurred while the couple was vacationing in Buenos Aires, Argentina. However, reports indicate that Kate flew back to Florida just four days before Liam's fatal fall from the balcony of his hotel room at CasaSur hotel. According to one of Kate’s friends, the couple's trip to Argentina was initially planned to last five days.
"Liam didn’t want Kate to leave Argentina. He wanted her to stay. She says he begged her to stay. It was actually a little more heated than you’d think. He didn’t know why she would leave him, but she wanted to be home with her dog. He didn’t like that at all. He was really moody about it," said Kate’s friend in an interview with The New York Post.
According to the latest reports, Liam had spent the final two hours before his death with two women he allegedly met through an escort website. The two women, both 25 years old, stated that they had been drinking with Liam in his hotel room at the CasaSur hotel. The situation reportedly escalated into a dispute over payment, leading the women to leave the room approximately an hour before Payne's fatal fall, as reported by La Nación.
Liam Payne Spent 'Lovely Day' With Kate Cassidy Just Before Tragic Death
As the devastating news spread, fans of Liam took to social media to express their grief. Many shared screenshots from his last social media post, a video shared on his verified Snapchat account just hours before his fall.
In the video, Liam was seen enjoying a peaceful day with Kate, capturing moments from their breakfast at the hotel. He joked about the late hour of their meal, saying, "Just enjoying coffee and breakfast even though it's 1 PM." Liam teased Kate for leaving her hat on the table, humorously calling her "Children."
In what is believed to be his final Snapchat story, Liam posted a mirror selfie of himself and Kate in swimsuits, sharing a glimpse of their vacation.
Liam Payne’s Relationship with Kate Cassidy
Liam Payne had been in a relationship with Kate Cassidy for two years, beginning in October 2022. After the couple went public with their relationship, one of Liam’s followers sent him a direct message on Instagram, claiming that Kate was only with him for his money. According to the Daily Mail, Liam took a screenshot of the message and posted it on his Instagram Stories. In response, he said, "Gotta say you could tell me anything, and I couldn't be turned. I've never felt love like I do for Katelyn. We make each other better people."
He added, "If it was just for the money, I'd give her all of it. It's not though (please remember I'm hella sexy), and I know I'm fun and a loveable person. And I don't give a f*** to say that for the first time in my life I'm happy to be me, and that's priceless."
Despite breakup rumours in 2023, the couple remained together, and they were seen publicly at various events, including Paris Fashion Week in 2024. In a past interview with MTV News, Payne had spoken about his decision not to hide his relationships anymore, stating, "I don't have anything to hide... I realise it's not worth sacrificing my happiness just because somebody might see something."
Kate, an influencer with over 2,39,676 Instagram followers, often shares travel updates from her adventures around the world, including visits to Dubai, Rome, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. At the time of Liam’s death, the couple seemed to be enjoying a peaceful getaway, with no signs of what would tragically follow.
Before his relationship with Kate, Liam had high-profile relationships with singer Cheryl Cole, with whom he shares a son, and model Maya Henry.
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