{"id":86192,"date":"2024-10-23T13:55:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T06:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=86192"},"modified":"2024-10-23T13:55:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T06:55:44","slug":"shes-in-pain-liam-paynes-girlfriend-seen-for-the-first-time-since-the-tragic-death-of-the-singer-at-31-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/shes-in-pain-liam-paynes-girlfriend-seen-for-the-first-time-since-the-tragic-death-of-the-singer-at-31-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"‘She’s in Pain’: Liam Payne’s Girlfriend Seen for the First Time since the Tragic Death of the Singer at 31 \u2013 Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.\n

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A fan comment dated October 21, 2024 | Source: TikTok\/@thesun\n\n\n

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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.\n\n

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The trio had a furry companion by their side\u2014a 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.\n\n

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Compassionate messages poured in online as people shared their heartbreak for her.\u00a0“My heart is breaking for her\u2026she looks so exhausted,”\u00a0one user\u00a0commented. Another\u00a0noted,\u00a0“She is devestated[sic] and heartbroken at the same time. I can’t even imagine what she is feeling.”\n

Others took solace in seeing her with Nala, a small reminder of her bond with Payne.\u00a0“God bless her. She\u2019s in pain. I’m glad to see Nala with her. I hope Kate will be okay,”\u00a0another fan\u00a0wrote. Sentiments echoed across social media, with some\u00a0commenting\u00a0that Cassidy looked\u00a0“empty”\u00a0and like she had\u00a0“been crying for days.”\n

Others even\u00a0urged\u00a0that paparazzi\u00a0“should let people mourn in peace.”\u00a0One user expressed their sorrow,\u00a0writing,\u00a0“So sad to lose someone you love.”\u00a0This individual revealed their own experience with loss,\u00a0adding,\u00a0“prayers to her and the family.”\n\n

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Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy in Paris, France on March 1, 2024 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n

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As more comments flooded in online, someone else\u00a0shared,\u00a0“My heart just breaks for her\ud83d\udc94.” 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.”\n\n

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A fan comment dated October 21, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/pagesix\n\n\n

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One observer\u00a0commented,\u00a0“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\u00a0added, “She looks miserable. Prayers for her and the guilt she must be feeling.”\n\n

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Cassidy’s\u00a0sighting comes\u00a0just 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.\n\n

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Liam Payne in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on January 21, 2023 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n

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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\u00a0reportedly paid tribute to Payne, with whom she lived in Florida.\n\n

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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.\n\n

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Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet in London, England Club on July 12, 2023 Source: Getty Images\n\n\n

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Payne and Cassidy arrived in Argentina on September 30, 2024,\u00a0ready to enjoy what appeared to be a relaxing vacation. The couple posted photos and videos on social media, showing them soaking in the sights and sounds of Buenos Aires.\n\n

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From scenic outings to intimate moments, their followers were treated to a glimpse of their time together, with Payne seemingly in high spirits. However, Cassidy left Argentina on October 14,\u00a0flying back to Florida.\n
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Kate Cassidy holding a travelling neck pillow | Source: tiktok.com\/@katecass\n\n\n

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She later explained in a\u00a0TikTok video\u00a0that the couple originally planned to stay for five days, but the trip stretched into two weeks.\n\n

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Kate Cassidy documenting her flight to Florida | Source: tiktok.com\/@katecass\n\n\n

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She shared that she felt ready to go home, citing travel anxiety and the need to leave after an extended stay. “I was just like, ‘I need to go home,'” she\u00a0explained. “I was so ready to leave,” Cassidy admitted, explaining that her travel anxiety even triggered a “weird rash” before her flight.\n\n

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Kate Cassidy enjoys a meal during her flight | Source: tiktok.com\/@katecass\n\n\n

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“Honestly, love South America but I hate staying in one place for too long,” she\u00a0shared, adding that it was a relief to finally return to Florida. Meanwhile, Payne stayed behind in Buenos Aires, checking into the CasaSur Palermo Hotel.\n\n

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Kate Cassidy | Source: tiktok.com\/@katecass\n\n\n

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Hours before his tragic death on October 16, Payne shared what would become his last\u00a0post on Snapchat. In the now-deleted post, he shared a video showing behind-the-scenes moments of his time in Argentina, including clips with Cassidy.\n\n

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Kate Cassidy, dated October 17, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/dailymail\n\n\n

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The singer\u00a0described\u00a0the day as “lovely” and included a photo of the two of them standing together, looking into a mirror. However, despite his upbeat caption, some followers noticed something was off about his appearance.\n\n

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Liam Payne, dated October 17, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/dailymail\n\n\n

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“He seems sad underneath,”\u00a0one person\u00a0commented, while another\u00a0added,\u00a0“His eyes show sorrow and trouble. So sad and tragic loss \ud83d\ude22.”\u00a0Observant\u00a0fans expressed concern, with\u00a0comments\u00a0like,\u00a0“He seems dead inside”\u00a0and\u00a0“Looks frustrated and aggravated.”\n\n

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Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy, from a post dated October 17, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/dailymail\n\n\n

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Others were even more blunt, with one person stating, “His eyes look empty to me. There’s nothing there,” while another added, “He lwk (sic) seemed depressed.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Liam Payne, dated October 17, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/dailymail\n\n\n

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While Cassidy’s reasons for leaving seemed personal, Payne’s decision to stay behind soon led to troubling events that would culminate in\u00a0his tragic death.\n\n

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On the day of Payne’s demise, troubling reports of his behavior began to surface. Before his death, hotel staff and guests at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires witnessed the singer acting erratically.\n\n

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According to multiple sources, Payne was seen in the hotel lobby earlier, displaying aggressive and unsettling behavior. One witness recalled a shocking moment when Payne smashed his laptop in front of startled onlookers. His behavior became so disruptive that the hotel staff had to physically carry him back to his room.\n\n

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Liam Payne at the Atlantis The Royal in Dubai on January 20, 2023 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n

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Hours before the fatal fall, someone at the hotel made a 911 call reporting an “aggressive” male, though Payne’s identity wasn’t mentioned at the time. The caller’s report matched accounts from those who had seen Payne in the lobby earlier, concerned by his behavior.\n\n

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The events took a tragic turn just after 5 p.m. local time when Payne fell from his third-floor hotel room balcony. Emergency services arrived quickly, but despite their best efforts, Payne was pronounced dead on the spot.\n\n

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Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy in London, England on February 19, 2023 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n

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He had succumbed to the severity of his injuries, which included a cranial fracture. Alberto Crescenti, head of Argentina’s emergency medical system,\u00a0confirmed\u00a0that Payne’s injuries were “incompatible with life,” making resuscitation impossible.\n

Officials urged the public not to jump to conclusions and to wait for the results of the autopsy and toxicology report. It remains unclear whether Liam Payne’s fall was accidental or intentional.\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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