Kate Cassidy opens up about moving forward after Liam Payne’s death

Influencer Kate Cassidy has shared that she is ready to begin dating again, more than a year and a half after the death of her boyfriend, former One Direction member Liam Payne.

Cassidy, 27, opened up about her emotional journey in a recent TikTok and Instagram video posted on April 24, telling her 2.7 million followers that she feels prepared to move forward in her personal life while still carrying the memory of Payne with her.

Payne died in October 2024 at age 31 following a fatal fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cassidy and the singer had been in a relationship for around two years before his death.

In her video, Cassidy reflected on the complexity of love after loss, explaining that while she is unsure how the next chapter will unfold, she still hopes to build a future family of her own.

“I loved being in love,” she said, adding that she hopes to have children one day and believes Payne would have wanted her to find happiness again.

She also spoke emotionally about how her grief will remain a lifelong part of her life, saying she expects to think about Payne “every day” and even on significant milestones such as her wedding day.

“I will always love him,” she said, becoming emotional during the video, emphasizing that her feelings for the late singer will not change regardless of what the future holds.

Since Payne’s death, Cassidy has frequently shared reflections on their relationship and her grieving process with followers. 

In earlier posts, she recalled their final goodbye in Argentina and the emotional weight of not knowing it would be the last time she saw him.

Cassidy has also used her platform to encourage people to express love to those close to them, highlighting the unpredictability of life and the importance of cherishing relationships while they last.

Despite her loss, she now says she is beginning to look ahead, marking a new and deeply personal chapter in her healing journey.