Liam Payne’s girlfriend has shared a poignant tribute to her late partner, disclosing that they were planning to marry within the year.
The former One Direction singer tragically fell 45 feet to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina last Wednesday at the age of 31.
In a heartfelt tribute posted on her official Instagram account, Cassidy opened up about their future together.
“I don’t even know where to start. My heart is shattered in ways I can’t express. I wish you could see the immense impact you’ve had on the world, even when it feels so dark right now. You brought so much joy and positivity to everyone—millions of fans, your family, friends, and especially me. You are so deeply loved,” she wrote alongside a carousel of cherished photos with Payne.
Cassidy continued, “You are, because I can’t say were—my best friend, the love of my life, and everyone you touched felt just as special as I did. Your energy was infectious, lighting up every room you entered. None of this feels real, and I can’t wrap my head around this new reality of living without you. I’m struggling to find a way to exist in a world without you by my side. Together, we got to be kids again, always finding joy in the smallest things.”
“A few weeks ago, we sat outside on a beautiful evening, dreaming about our future together. I keep your note close, even though you told me not to look at it. It said, ‘Me and Kate to marry within a year/engaged & together forever 444.’ Liam, I know we’ll be together forever, just not in the way we planned. You’ll always be with me. I’ve gained a guardian angel,” she added.
“I will love you for the rest of my life and beyond, carrying our dreams and memories with me wherever I go. Forever yours, Katelyn 444,” Cassidy concluded.
Ms. Cassidy, 25, had left Argentina two days before Liam’s death in Buenos Aires, where they had traveled to attend his former bandmate Niall Horan’s concert on October 4.
The former One Direction star fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Palmero hotel in an incident currently labeled as an ‘inconclusive death.’
A post-mortem examination revealed he died from multiple injuries.
Kate and Liam began dating in October 2022 and made their red carpet debut at the Fashion Awards later that year.
