Kate Cassidy has opened up in a deeply emotional moment as she marked a year since she last saw her boyfriend, Liam Payne, alive.
The influencer and model shared a tearful video on social media, reflecting on her final moments with the late One Direction singer and the enduring pain of losing someone she loved so deeply.
Remembering the Final Goodbye
In the touching video, Kate recalled her last day with Liam, which took place on October 12, 2024—just days before his tragic passing in Buenos Aires.
Fighting back tears, she shared how numb she felt on the anniversary, admitting that even now, it’s hard for her to process that he’s truly gone.
“One year ago today was the last day I spent with Liam,” she began softly.
“I woke up feeling completely numb, like nothing could faze me.
But I wanted to remind people how important it is to tell your loved ones that you love them, because you never really know what tomorrow brings.”
The Final Moments in Argentina
Kate described how she and Liam had shared a long, emotional goodbye before she left Argentina.
“The car was in the driveway, and I just sat on the couch telling him how much I was going to miss him,” she remembered.
“He looked at me and said, ‘Kaitlin, you’re going to miss your flight—you’re acting like this is the last time you’ll ever see me.’ And little did I know, it really was.”
The pair had just spent two weeks together in Buenos Aires, where they attended a concert by Liam’s former bandmate, Niall Horan.
Kate eventually flew back to the U.S. a few days before Liam’s death to care for their rescue dog, Nala, while Liam chose to extend his stay.
Coping with Grief and Finding Strength Again
Following his passing, Kate admitted she spiraled into a deep depression that lasted for months.
Speaking recently at a National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) event, she revealed she spent weeks unable to find motivation to even get out of bed.
“I was just… doing nothing. I didn’t want to live my life,” she confessed.
But over time, she began to heal by setting small goals—waking up an hour earlier each day, working out, eating healthier, and finding purpose again.
“I started doing it not just for me, but for Liam,” she said.
She explained that keeping busy has helped her maintain her mental health.
“Being active keeps my mind clear. I like waking up early, working out, taking walks, and eating cleaner—it helps me feel grounded.”
Remembering the Light Liam Brought
Kate smiled as she recalled Liam’s personality, describing him as “the sweetest, funniest person” she had ever met.
“He lit up every room he walked into,” she said warmly.
“I’ve never met anyone like him, and I probably never will.
In a way, I’m glad he’ll always be that one person for me—he truly was the best person I ever met.”
Questions Still Surround His Tragic Death
Nearly a year after his passing, investigations into Liam Payne’s death are still ongoing.
The 31-year-old singer was found dead on October 16, 2024, after falling from a third-floor balcony at the Casa Sur Palmero Hotel in Buenos Aires.
Authorities confirmed the cause of death as polytrauma—multiple traumatic injuries to the body.
Traces of cocaine, alcohol, and antidepressants were also detected in his system.
Two hotel employees have been charged with supplying him with cocaine, though a trial date has not been set.
Witnesses recalled that Liam appeared “erratic” hours before his death, with hotel staff reportedly carrying him through the lobby in CCTV footage.
The hotel manager had even called authorities out of concern that the singer might harm himself, moments before a loud crash was heard from the courtyard below.
A Global Outpouring of Love
The heartbreaking news of Liam’s death sent shockwaves across the world.
Fans from the UK to Argentina held vigils, lighting candles and sharing messages of love for the former One Direction star who had touched millions through his music.
Despite criticism from some corners regarding Kate’s public posts about Liam—including her use of AI-generated images—the young influencer says her intentions remain rooted in love and remembrance.
“I just want people to know how precious life is,” she said.
“Tell the people you love that you love them, every single day.”
What’s next?
As authorities continue their investigation, those closest to Liam are holding onto his memory—through his music, his laughter, and the love he left behind.
For Kate, every sunrise is both a reminder of her loss and a reason to keep living, just as Liam would have wanted.