Liam Payne's girlfriend recalls shock over singer's death, five charged

Kate Cassidy has opened up about the devastating impact of Liam Payne's death, reflecting on the moments leading up to the tragedy and her emotional state since. The One Direction star died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16, 2023. Cassidy, who had left Argentina shortly before the incident, expressed that she never imagined something like this could happen and described the news as a moment she 'completely blacked out.' She shared that the last photo of Liam shows him happily horseback riding, and she reminisced about their bond, believing they were soulmates. In light of his death, vigils were held worldwide, and he was honored during the Grammy Awards' In Memoriam segment. Cassidy continues to struggle with the loss, stating that it still feels unreal and that she thinks about Liam every day.