In a heart-wrenching revelation, Kate Cassidy, the girlfriend of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, has opened up about his tragic death in October 2024. In an interview with The Sun, Kate shared that Liam was in a “good headspace” before his sudden passing and that she never expected such a devastating event to occur.

“No, I never did think [he might die young]… I just never thought this would have happened,” Kate said. She described Liam as “my best friend, the love of my life,” highlighting the deep bond they shared.

Liam Payne was in Argentina at the time of his death. While Kate was also with him initially, she had left for home a couple of days before the tragedy. Reflecting on the decision to leave, she expressed regret, saying, “Love is so optimistic, and you just hope that everything will work out at the end. Obviously, if I knew, if I could see into the future, I would never have left Argentina.”

She further explained, “I had a responsibility, we had a responsibility. We had our dog and obviously I never, ever thought this event would occur. Liam was in such a good headspace when I left.”

Liam Payne passed away on October 16, 2024, after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Autopsy reports later revealed the presence of alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant in his system at the time of his death. Authorities are still investigating the role of drugs in Payne’s death, and multiple arrests have been made in connection with the case.

On Christmas 2024, Kate took to Instagram to share an emotional message, acknowledging the grief that often accompanies the holiday season. “As the holidays are here, I realize it is a time for happiness and joy, but it is also a time of sadness and grief for so many. Be gentle with those around you this time of year, as the holidays can feel different for everyone,” she wrote.