Liam Payne's girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, departed Argentina mere days before he tragically fell from the third-floor balcony of his hotel, resulting in his untimely death at the age of 31. The former One Direction singer's passing was confirmed on Wednesday by multiple local news outlets. Payne's body was discovered in the hotel's inner courtyard, where he was pronounced dead, as reported by local law enforcement to GMA.
Prior to the tragedy, Payne and Cassidy had shared numerous photos from their vacation, appearing to be content in each other's company. However, Cassidy posted a TikTok video on Monday, revealing her journey back to her home state of Florida without Payne. She expressed her eagerness to leave Argentina after spending two weeks there with Payne, stating they were originally meant to stay for only five days. Cassidy admitted she dislikes being in one place for too long and felt the need to return home.
Interestingly, Cassidy's flight home was designated as 1D. She seemed in high spirits about her return to the states, mentioning she was 'happy' and 'relieved' to be back in Florida. Tragically, Cassidy only mentioned Payne's name once in the video, noting she left her Squishmallow behind for him.
As of now, Cassidy has not addressed Payne's death, and no details have emerged regarding why he remained in Buenos Aires. The couple had traveled to the city earlier this month to support Payne's former One Direction bandmate, Niall Horan, at his concert. Payne's relationship with the influencer began in October 2022, and they made their red carpet debut as a couple in January 2023. Prior to Cassidy, Payne was engaged to Maya Henry from 2020 to 2021. He also had a well-known relationship with singer Cheryl Cole, with whom he shares a son, Bear, aged 7.
Days before his death, Payne shared Snapchats from his time in Argentina with Cassidy. In one photo, he humorously contemplated a potential Halloween costume. In another, the singer expressed he was having 'a lovely day.' The circumstances surrounding Payne's fall remain uncertain, with no clear indication of whether it was intentional or accidental.
Photos obtained by The Post show emergency crews, police officers, and a forensics team arriving at the hotel. TMZ published a partial image of Payne's arm on a wooden deck, matching his distinctive tattoos. Eyewitnesses claim the ex-One Direction singer was 'acting erratic' in the hotel lobby before his death. He reportedly smashed his computer and was escorted back to his room prior to the incident.
The Post has attempted to contact Payne's representatives for further comment. Payne rose to fame alongside his bandmates Horan, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Harry Styles in 2010 after their appearance on 'The X Factor.' Malik departed One Direction in 2015 to pursue a solo career, leading to the band's indefinite hiatus in 2016, allowing the remaining members to also explore independent musical projects.
