Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy reveals they planned to get married next year as she pays tribute to ‘love of my life’

Liam Payne’s girlfriend has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her late boyfriend and said they would get married within a year.

The singer caused an outpouring of grief when he fell from a 43-foot hotel balcony last Wednesday at the age of 31.

Alongside a photo of the couple embracing in black and white, Kate Cassidy, 25, said her heart was ‘shattered’.

She called Liam her “best friend, the love of my life” and spoke fondly of his “infectious” energy, saying she is struggling to “figure out how to live without him.”

She explained that the pair had been writing messages to each other while dreaming of their future together – writing notes that they manifested.

His, which he asked her not to open, promised the hope that within a year they would get married and be together “forever.”

In a series of photos posted alongside her post, she shared sweet snapshots of their time together

She explained that the pair had been writing messages to each other as they dreamed of their future together - writing notes that they manifested

She explained that the pair had been writing messages to each other as they dreamed of their future together – writing notes that they manifested

His, which he asked her not to open, promised the hope that they would get married within a year and be together

His, which he asked her not to open, promised the hope that they would get married within a year and be together “forever.”

She called Liam her

She called Liam her “best friend, the love of my life” and spoke fondly of his “infectious” energy, saying she is struggling to “figure out how to live without him.”

In a series of photos posted alongside her post, she shared sweet snapshots of their time together

In a series of photos posted alongside her post, she shared sweet snapshots of their time together

The post started with a touching photo of her hugging him, which was colored in black and white

The post started with a touching photo of her hugging him, which was colored in black and white

And as a nice touch, he added the numbers 444 – which Kate used to sign off her tribute to him.

She says it represents the angels’ favorite number sequence, reminding you that there is always someone to support you when you’re feeling down.

In a series of photos posted alongside her post, she shared sweet snaps of their time together: posing in the snow, wearing Minnie Mouse ears in Disney Land and playing with their puppy.

Ms Cassidy, 25, left Argentina two days before Liam’s death for Buenos Aires, where they had originally flown to attend his former bandmate Niall Horan’s concert on October 4.

The former One Direction star fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Palmero hotel in a tragedy being treated as an ‘inconclusive death’.

Post-mortem examination revealed that he died from multiple injuries.

On Instagram she revealed their idyllic evening, now struck by tragedy.

She wrote, “A few weeks ago we sat outside on a beautiful evening and manifested our lives together. I keep your note handy even though you told me not to look at it.

It read: ‘Kate and I getting married in a year/Engaged and together forever 444’

“Liam, I know we will be together forever, but not in the way we planned. You will always be with me. I got a guardian angel.

“I will love you for the rest of my life and beyond and carry our dreams and memories with me wherever I go.”

Ms Cassidy and Payne first started dating in October 2022 and made their red carpet debut at the Fashion Awards later that year.

The pair then put an end to the split rumors by enjoying a date in London in June last year, and later that year she supported him when he was rushed to hospital with a ‘severe kidney infection’.

More to follow.

Kate Cassidy’s heartbreaking tribute in its entirety

‘I don’t even know where to start. My heart is broken in ways I can’t put into words.

“I wish you could see the tremendous impact you’ve had on the world, even though 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.

“You are – because I can’t say it’s true – my best friend, the love of my life, and everyone you touched felt as special as I did. Your energy was contagious and lit up every room you entered.

“None of this feels real, and I can’t wrap my head around this new reality of you not being here. I’m struggling to figure out how to live in a world without you by my side.

‘Together we had to be children again, who always found joy in the smallest things.

“Liam, you had the kindest soul and the most cheerful spirit. I feel 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 and manifested our lives together. I keep your note handy even though you told me not to look at it.

It read: ‘Kate and I getting married in a year/Engaged and together forever 444’

“Liam, I know we will be together forever, but not in the way we planned. You will always be with me. I have been given a guardian angel.

“I will love you for the rest of my life and beyond and carry our dreams and memories with me everywhere.

‘Forever yours,

“Katelyn

‘444’