‘Liam, My Angel’: Liam Payne’s girlfriend’s tragic farewell to the One Direction star as she…

October 18, 2024, 7:36 p.m

Liam Payne’s girlfriend has paid tribute to him in an emotional farewell message and vowed to love him for the rest of her life.

Kate Cassidy said nothing from the last few days “felt real” following the death of the former One Direction singer, who fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday.

The 31-year-old died from multiple traumas and “internal and external bleeding,” according to an autopsy report.

Cassidy had flown back to the United States, her home country, two days before Payne’s death.

The influencer wrote on Instagram: “Nothing from the last few days has felt real. I ask and pray that you give me the grace and space to work through this privately.”

“Liam, my angel. You are everything. I want you to know that I loved you unconditionally and completely. I will continue to love you for the rest of my life. I love you, Liam.”

Payne’s cause of death was confirmed to be a fractured skull and several other serious injuries.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances of his untimely death.

Officers said they found drugs and alcohol in Payne’s hotel room, which was in “complete disarray.”

Police said they were examining Payne’s phone to locate the dealer who sold him the drugs.

Liam Payne Wolverhampton vigil

Fans have paid tribute to Payne around the world, including in his hometown of Wolverhampton, where a vigil was held on Friday evening.

Payne’s family, former One Direction bandmates and Simon Cowell, who put the group together, have also paid tribute.

In an Instagram post, Cowell wrote: “You never really know how you feel about someone until a moment like this happens.”

“Liam, I’m devastated. Heartbroken. And I feel empty. And I want you to know how much love and respect I have for you. Every tear I shed is a memory for you.”

The legendary music mogul revealed that he and Liam met last year.

“After you left, I was reminded that you were still the sweet, kind boy I knew all those years ago,” he said.

Cowell continued: “When you were 14, I had to tell you this wasn’t your time. And we both promised that we would see each other again. Many people would have given up. You didn’t do it.”

“You came back and within months the whole world knew Liam. And you never forgot the fans. I saw you spending so much time with people who wanted to meet you. It really meant a lot to you.”

“I met your son, bear. He has your smile and the twinkle in his eyes that you have.

“He will be so proud of everything you have achieved. And how you achieved it. I always considered the five of you in the band to be brothers. And as for their messages today, I believe it is you.”

“And now, Liam, I can see the impact you had on so many people by leaving us too soon. Rest in peace, my friend. And I send my love, thoughts and prayers to my family.”

One Direction’s Cowell said: “I’ve always thought of the five of you in the band as brothers. And as for their messages today, I believe it is you.”

Liam’s One Direction bandmates paid tribute to the singer following his death.

Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson said they miss Payne “terribly” after he died after falling from a hotel room in Buenos Aires on Wednesday.

They said in a statement: “We are completely devastated by the news of Liam’s death. As time goes on and everyone is able, there will be more to say.”

“But for now we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved very much. The memories we shared with him will be remembered forever.”

“At the moment our thoughts are with his family, his friends and the fans who loved him by our side. “We will miss him terribly. We love you, Liam.

“Since his death, individual tributes have also poured in from Payne’s bandmates.

Horan said he would “cherish every moment” they had together, adding that the “bond and friendship” they had “doesn’t happen often in life.”

“I am absolutely devastated by the death of my amazing friend Liam. It just doesn’t feel real,” Horan said.

“Liam had an energy and passion for work that was infectious. He was the smartest person in every room and always made everyone feel happy and safe.”

“All the laughter we have had over the years, sometimes over the simplest things, always comes back to us despite the sadness.

“We were able to achieve our wildest dreams together and I will forever cherish every moment we had. The bond and friendship we had doesn’t happen often in life.”

“I feel so lucky to have been able to see him recently. Unfortunately, I didn’t know that after the goodbye and the hug that evening, I would be saying goodbye forever. It’s heartbreaking.”

“My love and condolences go out to Geoff, Karen, Ruth, Nicola and of course his son Bear. Thanks for everything, Payno. I love you, brother.”