- Liam Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, revealed they had plans to marry within a year before his tragic death at 31. In an emotional Instagram tribute, she shared a handwritten note from him expressing their commitment, stating, “Me and Kate to marry within a year/engaged & together forever 444”
. Cassidy reflected on their dreams together and expressed her heartbreak, saying, “I know we’ll be together forever, but not in the way we had planned”
. Liam passed away after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16
Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy met in September 2022 while she was working at a bar called Ritual in Charleston, South Carolina. After initially feeling nervous upon meeting him, they quickly connected and went on a bowling date the following day. Their relationship blossomed, leading to public appearances together by late 2022, including at the British Fashion Awards134.
Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy cherished several memorable moments together during their two-year relationship. They enjoyed simple pleasures, often finding joy in activities like bowling, which Cassidy noted he loved to do frequently. Their connection deepened through shared experiences, such as attending events like the British Fashion Awards and celebrating birthdays together. Cassidy highlighted a particularly special evening where they manifested their future together, discussing their plans to marry within a year, which Liam expressed in a heartfelt note to her1
Liam Payne’s handwritten note to Kate Cassidy expressed their plans for the future, reading: “Me and Kate to marry within a year/engaged & together forever 444.” Cassidy shared that he wrote this note during a moment they spent together manifesting their lives. She keeps the note close, despite his request not to look at it, as it symbolizes their deep connection and future intentions before his tragic death. In her tribute, she reflected on their love and the impact he had on her life, stating, “I’ve gained a guardian angel” 15
Kate Cassidy has been deeply affected by Liam Payne’s death, expressing her grief through heartfelt social media tributes. She described feeling “at a complete loss” and that “nothing about the past few days has felt real” 14. Cassidy shared her struggle to navigate life without him, stating, “I’m grappling with how to navigate a world without you beside me” 23. She emphasized the profound impact he had on her life and others, calling him her “best friend” and “the love of my life” 5. Cassidy has requested privacy as she copes with her loss, while cherishing their memories together.
