Liam Payne’s partner, Kate Cassidy, expressed her profound loss following the tragic death of the singer at the age of 31. A postmortem report revealed that Payne passed away due to multiple traumas and internal and external hemorrhaging after falling from a balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The authorities discovered Payne’s lifeless body at the scene and transferred it to the morgue. A week after his passing, Cassidy took to Instagram to share her grief, describing Payne as her best friend and the love of her life.
She spoke of the impact he had on the world, the happiness he brought to millions of fans, and the light he brought into her life. Cassidy revealed a note from Payne where he spoke of their future together, expressing her belief that they will be together forever in a different way.
Tributes poured in for Payne from his former partner Cheryl, his One Direction bandmates, and music mogul Simon Cowell. The bandmates shared their devastation and cherished memories of their time together. Payne’s family also expressed their heartbreak and remembered him for his kindness, humor, and courage.
Payne rose to fame as part of One Direction after being formed on The X Factor in 2010. He had previously auditioned for the show in 2008 and later opened up about his struggles with alcoholism during his time in the band.