Liam Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, left Argentina just days before his tragic death. In a TikTok video posted on Monday, Cassidy documented her journey back to Florida after spending two weeks in Argentina with the One Direction singer. Originally, the couple had planned to only stay in Argentina for five days, but Cassidy expressed her excitement to be back in her own bed.
In the video, Cassidy mentioned that she was eager to leave Argentina, leaving Payne behind in Buenos Aires. The pair had traveled to the city capital to attend former bandmate Niall Horan’s concert on October 4. Payne died two days after Cassidy’s return, reportedly falling from the third-floor balcony of his hotel room after allegedly acting erratically in the lobby and smashing his laptop. Authorities mentioned that Payne may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of his fall, with an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Despite leaving Argentina before Payne’s death, Cassidy posted content from their time together on her social media. Payne shared photos and videos with Cassidy on his Snapchat Story just hours before his passing, showing them having a good time on vacation. It is unclear when the content was captured, as Cassidy was no longer in Argentina at the time of Payne’s demise.
Cassidy and Payne were first linked in October 2022, shortly after Payne’s breakup from Maya Henry. The couple made their red carpet debut at the British Fashion Awards the following month, matching in black outfits. Cassidy also accompanied Payne to the premiere of Louis Tomlinson’s film “All of Those Voices.” Despite rumors of a split in May 2023, the pair were seen holding hands the following month, indicating that they were still together.
The circumstances surrounding Liam Payne’s tragic death shocked fans and the music industry. While Cassidy had returned to the United States before the incident occurred, her recent trip to Argentina with Payne and subsequent social media posts have brought attention to their relationship. The ongoing investigation into Payne’s death continues to raise questions about what led to the fatal fall from the hotel balcony. Despite the loss, the memories shared by Cassidy and Payne during their time in Argentina and their public appearances together serve as a reminder of the bond they shared during their relationship.
