Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy says they had planned to get married next year

Liam Payne’s girlfriend has said they planned to get married next year in a statement a week after his death.

Liam Payne’s girlfriend has said they planned to get married next year in a statement a week after his death.

The former One Direction star died in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after falling from a third-floor balcony at the Casa Sur hotel.

Kate Cassidy, who had been in Argentina with Payne, 31, until two days before his death, wrote on Instagram: “A few weeks ago, we sat outside on a beautiful evening manifesting our lives together.

“I keep your note close, even though you told me not to look at it. It said ‘me and Kate to marry within a year/engaged & together forever 444’.

“Liam, I know we’ll be together forever, but not in the way we had planned. You’ll always be with me. I’ve gained a guardian angel.”

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Pic: Instagram/Kate Cassidy

In the post where she shared pictures of herself and the singer, the American social media influencer added: “My heart is shattered in ways I can’t put into words.

“I wish you could see the huge impact you’ve had on the world, even as it feels so dark right now.

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“You brought so much happiness and positivity to everyone – millions of fans, your family, friends, and especially me.”

Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy. Pic: Instagram/Kate Cassidy
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Pic: Instagram/Kate Cassidy

Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy. Pic: Instagram/Kate Cassidy
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Pic: Instagram/Kate Cassidy

She added: “You are so incredibly loved. You are – because I can’t say were – my best friend, the love of my life, and everyone you touched felt just as special as I did.

“Your energy was contagious, lighting up every room you walked into.

“None of this feels real, and I can’t wrap my head around this new reality of not having you here. I’m struggling to figure out how to live in a world without you by my side.

“Together, we got to be kids again, always finding joy in the smallest things.”

“Liam, you had the kindest soul and the most fun-loving spirit. It feels like I’ve lost the best part of myself. I can’t imagine a day without your laughter and love. You brought so much light into my life.”

Kate Cassidy and Liam Payne attending the British Vogue and Tiffany & Co Fashion and Film event at Annabel's in London. Picture date: Sunday February 19, 2023.
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Kate Cassidy and Liam Payne in 2023. Pic: PA


The couple had been in a relationship for two years.

Cassidy returned home from Argentina two days before the death of the former One Direction star last Wednesday.

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Tributes have poured in for the singer, who gained fame with One Direction in 2010.

A toxicology exam on his body has not been completed yet, authorities in Argentina have said – amid reports of cocaine being found in his system.