Kate Cassidy, Liam Payne’s girlfriend, opens up about their relationship and final moments before his tragic passing.
Relationship Overview
In an interview with The Sun, Cassidy, 25, revealed their connection and vacation in Buenos Aires.
Payne tragically fell from a balcony in Buenos Aires, where the couple had stayed for two weeks.
She described the singer as “one of the best people” she ever met.
Cassidy had admired him as her “childhood crush” and shared that she had his poster on her wall.
Their Time Together
“We were meant to meet,” Cassidy reflected, recalling their deep connection after meeting in Charleston in 2022.
Their relationship lasted two years, and Cassidy highlighted how genuine and loving it was.
She shared that Payne had been in a positive mental state before his untimely death.
Her shock was compounded by having to leave him in Buenos Aires to return to Florida.
Unexpected Tragedy
Though they planned to stay in Argentina for a week, they ended up staying for two.
Cassidy explained that she had responsibilities at home, including caring for their dog.
She never expected that their time apart would turn tragic.
Cassidy added, “I never thought this would have happened.”
Devastating Call
She recalled feeling disbelief when one of Payne’s friends informed her of his death.
At first, she thought it was a rumor, dismissing it as an internet fabrication.
She felt a bad instinctual feeling when she received the news.
Cassidy immediately tried calling Payne and others to confirm the tragic information.
Life After Loss
Now living in New Jersey, Cassidy continues to process her grief over the loss of Payne.
She mentioned that she still calls his phone to hear his voicemail.
Cassidy admitted, “I think about Liam every second of every day.”
She had planned to marry Payne, as they had discussed in a social media post in October 2024.
