Liam Payne’s sudden death in Argentina shocked fans around the world. Just days before the accident, his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, left him behind. The events leading up to his fall raised troubling questions about his final hours. Liam Payne, best known for his time in One Direction, was found dead after a fall from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16, 2024. The 31-year-old singer had been on vacation with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, but what was meant to be a short trip turned into a tragic end for the pop star.
Despite the couple sharing happy moments online, Payne’s behavior in his final hours became increasingly erratic. Cassidy’s early departure, combined with these unsettling events, is now at the center of public speculation. Their relationship had already faced rumors and public scrutiny before this tragic turn of events. Payne and Cassidy’s relationship first became public in October 2022, with the couple often sharing their moments together on social media. However, by May 2023, just ten months into their relationship, rumors of a breakup started circulating.
It was said that after living together in Payne’s London home, the couple had parted ways, and Cassidy returned to the United States. A source for The Sun claimed at the time, “There was no big row or anything — it just ran its course, and they both mutually decided to go their separate ways.”
Despite these rumors, the couple put speculation to rest when they were spotted holding hands at Annabel’s 60th-anniversary party in London in June 2023. This public appearance signaled that they were still together, and the rumors of a split seemed unfounded. Payne had reportedly also been vocal in defending Cassidy, a social media influencer, against online trolls in the early stages of their relationship. In December 2022, when a follower accused Cassidy of being with him for his money, Payne clapped back. He screenshotted the troll’s message and shared it on his Instagram Stories.
In response to the accusation, Payne reportedly wrote, “Gotta say you could tell me anything and I couldn’t be turned. I’ve never felt a love like I do for Katelyn. We make each other better people.” Payne continued to defend their relationship, adding, “If it was just for the money, I’d give her all of it. It’s not though (please remember I’m hella sexy), and I know I’m fun and a loveable person.
For the first time in my life, I’m happy to be me, and that’s priceless.” This fierce defense of Cassidy was particularly notable given his high-profile previous relationships. He had previously been engaged to Maya Henry and had a relationship with singer Cheryl Cole, with whom he shares a son, Bear.