Kate Cassidy said the last time she saw Liam Payne is playing out in her mind like it happened yesterday. The 26-year-old influencer, who dated the late One Direction singer, shared an emotional TikTok video on October 12, just days before the first anniversary of Payne’s death.
Sitting in front of the camera, she spoke slowly and looked quite emotional. She said, “I haven’t come here to cry – to be honest I feel very numb today. I actually think someone could slap me in the face and I wouldn’t be surprised.”
Cassidy said she wanted to remind people to tell their loved ones how much they matter. She said, “I wanted to make this video because I wanted to show how important it is to remind your loved ones how much you love them. I know I say this, but you never know what tomorrow will hold.”
remembering their last goodbye
In the clip, Cassidy describes her last moments with Payne before leaving for Argentina, where he died four days later. “I was sitting on the couch, just telling him how much I would miss him, how much I loved him,” she recalled.
Her voice choked as she remembered his response: “He looked at me and he said, ‘Kate, you’re going to miss your flight. You’re acting like this is the last time you’re going to see me again.’ And I didn’t know, it was literally the last time I saw him.
She paused, then said softly, “I’m so glad Liam and I said our final goodbyes like this.”
a life cut short
Payne, 31, died on October 16 after falling from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires. Authorities later determined the cause of death to be “polytrauma” – multiple injuries involving multiple organs or systems. A toxicology report showed traces of alcohol, cocaine and prescription anti-depressants.
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According to People magazine, Cassidy and Payne began dating in late 2022 after being spotted together at a Halloween party. They later confirmed their relationship at the British Fashion Awards in December. Although reports claimed they had split in May 2024, the pair were spotted together again in London the following month.
Following Payne’s death, Cassidy posted a heartbreaking message on Instagram Stories. She wrote, “Liam, my angel. You are everything. I want you to know that I love you unconditionally and completely. I will love you for the rest of my life. I love you Liam.”
She attended his funeral in England in November and joined his former bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan in saying their final goodbyes.
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FAQ:
When did Liam Payne die?
He died on October 16, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
What happened to Liam Payne?
The autopsy revealed multiple injuries, and toxicology found traces of alcohol and drugs.
What did Kate Cassidy say in her video?
She spoke of feeling numb and shared her final goodbye with Payne.
Are Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy still together?
Yes, both were in a relationship even before his death.