In the wake of Liam Payne’s heartbreaking death at 31, his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, has resurfaced, drawing support from fans with many wondering how she is coping with the loss. Liam Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy was spotted for the first time in Florida on Sunday, October 20. She was accompanied by two close friends during a low-key outing to pick up pet supplies. The 25-year-old influencer kept things casual, donning an oversized graphic T-shirt, gray sweatpants, and slides, with her hair loosely cascading down her face. Her friends matched her laid-back vibe, similarly dressed in oversized tees and sweats.

The trio had a furry companion by their side—a dog many believe to be Nala, the beloved pup that Payne and Cassidy rescued together. Following the outing, fans were quick to express concern for Cassidy’s emotional state. Compassionate messages poured in online as people shared their heartbreak for her. “My heart is breaking for her…she looks so exhausted,” one user commented. Another noted, “She is devastated [sic] and heartbroken at the same time. I can’t even imagine what she is feeling. “Others took solace in seeing her with Nala, a small reminder of her bond with Payne.

“God bless her. She’s in pain. I’m glad to see Nala with her. I hope Kate will be okay,” another fan wrote. Sentiments echoed across social media, with some commenting that Cassidy looked “empty” and like she had “been crying for days.”

Others even urged that paparazzi “should let people mourn in peace.” One user expressed their sorrow, writing, “So sad to lose someone you love.” This individual revealed their own experience with loss, adding, “prayers to her and the family. “As more comments flooded in online, someone else shared, “My heart just breaks for her.” Another remarked, “I can’t even imagine how broken she is. So much happened in such a short time.” Many noted that Cassidy looked “gutted.”

One observer commented, “She looks sad; the guilt she must be feeling right now, wouldn’t have left him alone and even more so in those distressing circumstances!” Another added, “She looks miserable. Prayers for her and the guilt she must be feeling.” Cassidy’s sighting comes just a few days after the former One Direction member died in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16. Payne, who was only 31 at the time, fell from the balcony of his third-story room at CasaSur Palermo Hotel, where he had been staying.

Although his death was initially surrounded by mystery, it was later reported that he was under the influence of potent drugs. Taking to social media on Friday, Cassidy reportedly paid tribute to Payne, with whom she lived in Florida. In her Instagram Story, she expressed her gratitude for the kind words and love she had received, stating that she felt completely lost. Cassidy remarked that nothing about the past few days felt real and requested grace and space to navigate her grief privately.