Liam Payne’s Partner Shares a Note He Gave Her Weeks Before His Death, and It ‘Has Broken’ Fans

Three days after being spotted out in public for the first time since her beloved superstar boyfriend’s untimely demise, Kate Cassidy took to Instagram with a tribute post on October 23 (2024). While the beautiful photos she shared of the duo were touching, it was also Liam Payne’s note, which was given to her weeks before his death, that left fans devastated.

Giving her followers glimpses of the wonderful life she and the late “Teardrops” artist experienced, Cassidy’s images displayed the couple embarking on adventures.

From enjoying some time out in nature to snuggling up amid a snowy atmosphere, her photos radiated nothing but pure love and happiness.

The second image depicted Cassidy’s heartfelt statement addressing Payne’s death. After expressing how shattered and heartbroken she is, Cassidy highlighted her wish for Payne to be able to witness his incredible impact on the world and know how loved he was and continues to be by countless people.

She then divulged, “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.”

Cassidy also shared her struggle to reconcile that she now has to continue living life without Payne, noting how she lost “the best part” of herself.

She also referenced a note he gave her and said, “I know we’ll be together forever, but not in the way we had planned. You’ll always be with me. I’ve gained a guardian angel.”

Another standout image shows a playful Payne, who sported pink Mickey Mouse ears, giving a cheeky wink to the camera while sticking his tongue out. Next to him was his beloved girlfriend, who flashed a sweet smile.

Image six displayed the duo dressed to the nines while posing for a photo at an event that had a stunning backdrop featuring green landscapes and striking architecture.

The seventh carousel photo showed Cassidy and Payne giving their cute dog some love while he wagged his tail in delight, with Payne giving him a playful bite on his right ear.

Next came an image showing the former One Direction band member, who was dressed warmly, mimicking a signpost that had multiple placards with the distance of various locations.

Cassidy caressed Payne’s face as he smiled at the camera while dressed in a jacket with a hoodie featured in another photo.

Cassidy’s third last image depicted a tender moment shared between the lovebirds, who held onto each other as they kissed passionately in front of a building.

Then came the letter that Cassidy had received from her dearly missed boyfriend. “*me and Kate to marry within a year/engaged & 2gether 4ever 444,” reads the note that was written in pencil. Accompanying this were two cards — one had the number “444” written on it while the other showed a drawing of a rose.

Providing context as to what the number signifies regarding spirituality, Cassidy’s last photo explained, “Sequence number 444 is the favorite number sequence of the angels. More often, you will see the number 444 when you are feeling alone.”

“In simple [sic] sense, the number 444 reminds you that your angels are always there to support you. When you see this number you will be assured that you are protected and loved by the angels,” states the text written in the image.

When Cassidy’s followers saw her post, many flocked to the comment section to express their sorrow. “This has broken me more than I was […] ,” wrote an Instagrammer while another echoed, “So sorry for your loss  my heart is shattered .”

Jumping on the heartbroken bandwagon, another person commented, “omg.” “oh my lord [sic],” added someone else. Showing sympathy and support for Cassidy, an admirer asserted, “I can’t even imagine what you’ve been through, you are so strong love. Big hug .”

A past interview from 2019 showed Payne as a very loving person. Speaking with MTV about his life and music career back then, the “Strip That Down” singer divulged details about a past relationship.

After sharing how living a life in public made dating hard for him, Payne disclosed, “I’m kind of at the place in my life now where I just realized it’s not worth sacrificing my happiness because somebody might see something. I don’t have anything to hide. I’m really happy right now. Things are good.”

He continued, “Being in love […] I think now that I’ve found someone who is genuinely my best friend, as well as my partner, it’s massively changed things for me […] She’s just so relaxed about everything and someone who’s completely got your back with everything is just the wildest thing.”

From the words Cassidy shared about Liam Payne and their love story, it’s clear that their relationship was also special and filled with deep affection like the relationship he described in 2019.

Now that her beloved is gone, Kate Cassidy has to navigate life without him, which she was recently seen doing when she was spotted out for the first time since Payne’s passing on Sunday, October 20.

She, along with two friends, went out to pick up some pet supplies in Florida, which prompted several reactions from netizens.

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, as they were similarly dressed in oversized tees and sweats.

The trio also had a furry companion at their side — a dog many believed to be Nala, which is the beloved pup that Payne and Cassidy rescued together. Following the outing, fans were quick to express concern for Cassidy’s emotional state.

“My heart is breaking for her…she looks so exhausted,” commented one spectator. Another noted, “She is devestated [sic] and heartbroken at the same time. I can’t even imagine what she is feeling.”

Others were comforted by the sight of Cassidy and Nala together.“God bless her. She’s in pain. I’m glad to see Nala with her. I hope Kate will be okay,” wrote another fan. The same sentiments echoed across social media, with some commenting that Cassidy looked “empty” and like she had “been crying for days.”

People also urged the paparazzi to “let people mourn in peace.” One user expressed their sorrow, writing, “So sad to lose someone you love.” This individual revealed their own experience with loss, and added, “prayers to her and the family.”

Someone else shared, “My heart just breaks for her.” “I can’t even imagine how broken she is. So much happened in such a short time,” remarked another person. Many also continued to note how “gutted” Cassidy looked.

One observer commented, “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 added, “She looks miserable. Prayers for her and the guilt she must be feeling.”

Cassidy’s sighting came just a few days after Payne died in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16. The singer, who was only 31 at the time of his demise, fell from the balcony of his third-story room at CasaSur Palermo Hotel, where he had been staying.

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 (October 18), Cassidy reportedly paid tribute to Payne, with whom she lived in Florida.

In her since-expired Instagram Story, she expressed her gratitude for the kind words and love she had received and mentioned that she feels completely lost. Cassidy also noted how nothing about the recent days felt real and requested grace and space to navigate her grief privately.