Fans want to know more about Liam Payne and his girlfriend, who survived him. What was their relationship like before the end?
The world is still grappling with news. Liam Payne died after a fatal fall in a hotel in Argentina on Wednesday, October 16.
While millions of fans around the world are mourning the loss of the One Direction alum, his girlfriend is also a hot topic.
She wasn’t with him at the time, but fans are naturally curious about the woman with whom Liam Payne spent his final years. Who is Kate Cassidy?
Who was Liam Payne’s girlfriend at the time of his death?
Liam Payne was 31 when he fell from his third-floor room in a Buenos Aires hotel. His unexpected death has caused a wave of mourning across the world.
Hours before his passing, he shared on his Snapchat that his day was “beautiful.” The post included a couple thirst traps of himself with girlfriend Kate Cassidy. Both looked fit and ready to swim. However, the photo appeared to be over a year old, as it first appeared on Kate’s Instagram.
This post has raised questions about his girlfriend, because she is very less famous. Fans are curious to know how long they were together before the sudden tragedy. Two days before his death, girlfriend Kate Cassidy, 25, had flown back to Florida. Both of them spent two weeks together in Argentina.
In December 2022, Liam Payne and girlfriend Kate Cassidy officially hit the red carpet
Dating rumors about Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy first surfaced in the autumn of 2022. Especially when the two enjoyed Halloween together.
Then, in December, they attended the British Fashion Awards together.
Walking the red carpet together is a bold way to announce your relationship. But despite how things recently ended with Liam’s ex-fiancée, most fans were happy for him.
In January 2023, Liam Payne and girlfriend Kate Cassidy became Instagram official
Kate Cassidy took to Instagram a month after her red carpet debut with Liam Payne to show the world that she was actually his girlfriend.
She shared an adorable slideshow of her photos from a night out which she apparently had recently.
Her caption was simply a green heart emoji. But the pictures spoke for themselves.
In March 2023, Kate Cassidy helps Liam Payne please Louis Tomlinson
Louis Tomlinson premiered his All of Their Voices documentary that month. Kate Cassidy not only attended the premiere with Liam Payne, but also later talked about meeting her boyfriend’s “best friend” at the time.
As it happens, Kate’s birthday is also in March. In 2023, she turns 24, several months before Liam turns 30.
Both celebrated their birthdays in London that month. As their relationship became more serious, their public outings became regular.
Wait, did they break up in May 2023?
In May 2023, major British tabloids began reporting that Liam Payne and girlfriend Kate Cassidy had broken up. Reportedly, they simply went their separate ways.
Neither Liam nor Kate released any statements to confirm or deny the claims. But, sometimes, actions speak louder than words.
In June, the two attended a nightclub party, even leaving together holding hands. Either their alleged “split” was very short-lived, or it never happened.
Kate Cassidy defends him to her fans in August 2024
More than a year after that breakup rumor, Liam Payne joked on TikTok that his girlfriend was “hidden for once” for their dinner date. While Kate Cassidy often wears bold cutouts and daring necklines, some interpreted this as Liam embarrassing her, even under the guise of a “joke.”
Kate Cassidy took to TikTok to explain that her intentions were not “misogynistic” or even her views. He explained that he had suggested this line because it was true.
She explained to fans and critics alike, “I just wear what I want and they don’t care at all.”
In September 2024, they went on the wedding date
Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy attend a wedding as guests in September 2024.
Of course, this was just a month before the One Direction alumnus tragically passed away.
At the time, he and his girlfriend seemed completely happy and full of life on social media. Things can change so quickly.
Liam Payne and girlfriend Kate Cassidy spend two weeks together in Argentina in October 2024
Originally, the couple had planned to spend only five days on the trip. That dragged on for a fortnight. During their time together, they went on date nights, watched Niall Horan perform, and enjoyed local cuisine together.
On Monday, October 14, Kate Cassidy shared on social media that she was moving to Florida. Sometimes, when a trip lasts longer than planned, you realize it’s time to go home. It is unclear whether he had other reasons for leaving Argentina.
Two days later, Liam Payne tragically died. The world is in shock. Surely his girlfriend is feeling this even more strongly.