Kate Cassidy, Liam Payne’s girlfriend, has expressed heartbreak and anger after viewing CCTV footage showing Payne being carried through the hotel lobby shortly before his tragic death. The footage reveals hotel staff and bystanders witnessing Payne in an unconscious state, carried by three men to his room. Kate reportedly feels that intervention at that moment could have saved his life. Emergency services were contacted earlier, but by the time they arrived, Payne had already fallen from the balcony, a fall believed to have occurred while he was in a semi-conscious state.
Kate had left Argentina two days prior to Payne’s death, after giving him an ultimatum to address his substance abuse. Their stay in Buenos Aires had reportedly become strained, with Kate describing it as an unhealthy situation she needed to escape from. Despite her actions being motivated by “tough love,” she is now grappling with guilt and the devastating outcome of their separation.
The investigation into Payne’s death has scrutinized hotel procedures and the role of those close to him at the time. Three individuals, including a friend, a hotel staff member, and a suspected drug supplier, have been arrested in connection with the events leading up to his death. The legal proceedings continue to explore whether more could have been done to prevent the tragedy.
This has left Kate and others mourning Payne’s loss while seeking answers and justice for his untimely passing. She has also asked for privacy as she processes her grief, describing the experience as unreal and overwhelmingly painful.
