Kate Cassidy, the girlfriend of late One Direction star Liam Payne, has broken her silence in a deeply emotional interview on On Purpose With Jay Shetty, recounting the harrowing events leading up to his untimely death. Speaking through tears, Cassidy revealed haunting details about their final conversation and the chilling moment she learned about the accident.
At the time of the tragedy, Payne was in Argentina, while Cassidy was at home in Florida with her dog. It was just an ordinary day — until her phone rang. On the other end was one of Liam’s friends, sounding alarmed.
“He asked me, ‘Is Liam okay? I heard he fell from a balcony.’ I was confused and shocked. I said, ‘What? That can’t be true. That must be a rumor,’” Cassidy recalled.
But just moments after that eerie call, Cassidy received confirmation of the heartbreaking news: Liam had died following a fall from a hotel balcony. The world quickly mourned the loss of the beloved singer, but for Cassidy, the devastation was deeply personal.
Weeks later, the toxicology report was released. Authorities confirmed that Liam had multiple substances in his system at the time of the fall, including alcohol, antidepressants, and pink cocaine. Investigators concluded that he may not have been conscious during the incident, ruling his death accidental. Three individuals in Argentina have since been charged in relation to the case.
In the interview, Cassidy described the overwhelming grief and isolation she felt in the aftermath. “I was completely alone when I got the news. Soon after, close friends and family came to be with me. I’m grateful they were there,” she said.
One of the most heartbreaking moments she shared was the memory of her last day with Liam in Argentina. The couple had just bought a house together in Florida and were filled with hope for their future.
“We were on the couch, just talking. I couldn’t stop telling him how much I loved him, how excited I was for him to come back, to start our life together,” she said. Liam’s final words to her were chilling in hindsight: “Kate, you’re going to miss your flight. Your car’s outside. You’re acting like this is the last time you’ll ever see me.”
Cassidy said that moment now haunts her. “It felt like he knew something,” she admitted.
Following the news, her friends shielded her from the online chaos, removing her from social media to protect her from the media frenzy.
Liam Payne was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Buckinghamshire. He is survived by his young son, Bear. His death has left fans and loved ones reeling, as they continue to grapple with the sudden loss of a talented star and beloved friend.
