Days after Liam Payne’s funeral, his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, was seen visibly upset outside a London café. The 25-year-old model appeared teary-eyed while checking her phone, dressed in a white fur coat, which caught the attention of passersby and paparazzi alike 12.
Liam Payne tragically passed away on October 16, 2024, after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Autopsy reports revealed multiple substances in his system at the time of his death, prompting an ongoing police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident 23.
Kate’s emotional state has been exacerbated by the recent release of CCTV footage showing Liam’s fall, leading a close friend to express that she feels devastated and infuriated by the situation 14. The friend noted that Kate believes Liam “could have been saved” had circumstances been different 23.
The couple had spent time together in Argentina before Liam’s untimely death, attending a concert just days prior 45. Kate had returned to Miami alone on October 14, while Liam remained behind to renew his visa 36.
Liam’s funeral took place on November 20 at St. Mary’s Church in Amersham, attended by family and former One Direction bandmates, including Harry Styles and Zayn Malik 25. The private service was marked by heartfelt tributes from those who loved him dearly 46.
In her first public appearance since the funeral, Kate’s tears reflected the profound loss she feels for Liam. She had previously shared her grief on social media, expressing how utterly lost she felt after his passing 36.