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The internet is abuzz with emotional responses after Liam Payne's girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, shared a heartfelt tribute to the late singer in her first TikTok since his tragic passing.
On December 8, 2024, Kate Cassidy took to her TikTok account to share a poignant tribute in the form of a nostalgic collage video. The video featured a series of intimate moments between Cassidy and Liam Payne, offering a glimpse into their shared past.
The footage opens with Cassidy blowing a kiss at the camera while holding it, followed by a heartwarming clip of Payne enjoying a snack, mirroring the gesture in a moment of shared affection.
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As a result, the emotional video, which has since gone viral, shows her reflecting on their shared memories and the profound loss, captivating viewers worldwide with its sincerity and raw emotion —
"Now I'm crying again," one commented.
Many users on X expressed their admiration for the beautiful tribute, with some inquiring about Kate Cassidy's well-being, while others conveyed their disbelief over Liam Payne's passing —
"A touching tribute, Kate Cassidy honors Liam Payne beautifully," a user on X commented.
"Hope she's okay ❣️," one more on X.
"Still cant believe it," a netizen on X.
"Can't even imagine the pain," a user on X.
Additionally, several users shared that the couple had been planning to get married before Payne's sudden death. Many also emphasized that the heartfelt tribute serves as a testament to the deep love they shared —
"The fact that they were supposed to be married by next year is heart breaking 😭💔," a netizen commented.
"the fact that he was going to marry her🥺 i don't like that no one mentions her in their condolences," another commented.
"Her heartfelt tribute is a testament to the depth of their love and the pain of losing him," a third on X.
"You can see in ALL of the videos she put in how happy he was with her. it genuinely breaks my heart 💔," one more on X.
As of now, Kate Cassidy still needs to reflect on the reactions to the video online.
Kate Cassidy shares emotional TikTok for Liam Payne:
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, Kate Cassidy took to her TikTok account (@kateecass) to share a heartfelt tribute to her late boyfriend, Liam Payne. The roughly 90-second video featured a collection of the couple's most adorable moments together.
The footage included playful clips such as Payne teasingly dragging Cassidy around their home, fun movie moments, light-hearted banter, hugs, spontaneous cooking sessions, and various other endearing interactions.
The video culminated with a tender moment of Cassidy and Payne sharing a kiss. Set to Mazzy Star's 1993 song Fade Into You, Cassidy captioned the video with a simple yet poignant message —
"I love you," Cassidy captioned the post.
According to US Magazine, dating rumors surrounding Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy first emerged in October 2022, when the Daily Mail published photographs of the couple attending a Halloween party hand-in-hand.
In March 2023, they debuted on the red carpet at the premiere of Louis Tomlinson's documentary All of Those Voices, confirming their relationship. Since then, the two have been frequently seen together, solidifying their status as a couple.
In October 2024, before Payne's passing, Cassidy shared a TikTok video from a bowling outing, hinting that Payne had taken her there. The Economics Times reported that the couple had plans to marry before his untimely death.
BBC confirmed that Liam Payne tragically passed away on October 16, 2024, after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. He had traveled to Argentina to support his former bandmate Niall Horan during his tour. At the time, Payne was accompanied by Cassidy, who left the country after attending the concert.
ABC News reported that details from Payne's partial autopsy indicated the presence of multiple drugs in his system at the time of his death. His body was handed over to his father, Geoff Payne, on November 6, 2024.
