Liam Payne’s Girlfriend Breaks Silence on His Passing

After Liam Payne passed away on October 17, Kate Cassidy, his girlfriend, posted on social media for the first time. Kate posted a number of photos of herself with Liam on her Instagram account on Wednesday, expressing how hard it is for her to fathom her life without him. (Also Read: After their “beef,” Liam Payne made a candid confession to Justin Bieber, which gave him the chills.)

She also shared that the two were planning to get engaged or married within the next year. Her words reflect the deep bond they shared and the impact Liam had on her life.

“I don’t even know where to begin. 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. You brought so much happiness and positivity to everyone – millions of fans, your family, friends, and especially me. You are so incredibly loved,” read her Instagram post.

She went on to say, “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.”

Speaking warmly about Liam, Kate added, “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. A few weeks ago, we sat outside on a beautiful evening manifesting our lives together.”

Kate also shared a special memory of Liam and wrote, “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 pl