Liam Payne‘s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, is reflecting on their last moments together.
The social media influencer, who was in a romantic relationship with the One Direction alum for two years before his tragic passing, was one of the last people to see him alive.
Ahead of the second anniversary of his death, Kate Cassidy took fans down memory lane, revealing the last activity she did with Liam Payne before his October 2024 death.
On Wednesday, April 29, Cassidy updated her Instagram page with a rare video of her and Payne before his October 16, 2024, passing. The clip began with a close-up of Cassidy on a horse, flaunting her toned physique in a casual, athletic-inspired ensemble.
Cassidy donned a grey long-sleeve crop sweater designed with a zipper at the front that ran up to the collar. She paired the number with fitted high-waisted leggings, showing off her riding skills before the camera panned over to Payne getting instructions from a horse wrangler.
The video continued with more shots of Cassidy riding her horse and Payne running down the grassy field. She penned her advice to fans in the overlay text, writing:
“Enjoy each moment life brings you. Because I didn’t know this would be the last time I’d ever see my boyfriend.. again in this lifetime.”
Fans Thank Kate Cassidy For Sharing Her Last Memory With The Singer
Cassidy’s musings continued in the post’s caption, where she described her final memory with Payne as “a beautiful last day spent [red heart emoji].” Her post received hundreds of sentimental comments from fans, who thanked her for sharing her precious moment with them.
“Such a beautiful memory,” an IG user declared, with another agreeing, claiming, “The unseen pics & videos always get me, you guys were just so beautiful together.” The sentiments continued with someone applauding Cassidy for staying strong in Payne’s absence.
While more fans raved about their love for Payne and their pain over his tragic passing, some critics made their voices heard in the comments. These disapproving fans slammed Cassidy for acting petty and trying to gain the public’s attention after Payne’s ex, Cheryl Cole, made headlines for her Disney World trip.
The Late Entertainer’s Ex Shared Tender Moments With Their Son
Before Cassidy became romantically linked to Payne, he used to make waves for his relationship with Cheryl. The two singers dated from 2016 to 2018 and welcomed their son, Bear Grey, in 2017. The mother and son made a rare appearance on her Instagram page on Tuesday, April 28.
Cheryl shared a carousel of images and clips from their outing to Disney World, including a video of her and Bear walking at the theme park. The clip showed the mother and son from the back, capturing the 9-year-old in an all-grey sweatsuit with a hood over his head.
Another picture showed Cheryl and Bear on a ride, but the little boy hid his face from the camera. “Somewhere in the corners of the world, magic still exists,” the singer raved in the caption, explaining that it had taken too long to enjoy the wonders of Disney World.
Kate Cassidy Is Ready To Date Again
Days before Cassidy shared her final moment with Payne, she surprised fans on TikTok with an emotional update about her life. She declared that she was finally ready to date again, 18 months after the singer’s tragic death on October 16, 2024.
In the April 24 post, Cassidy explained that she believed “love after loss” was a significant step in one’s grief journey. “I don’t know how that’s gonna feel, but what I do know is that I loved being in love,” she said.
The influencer added that she wanted kids of her own and believed Payne would want that for her. “If the roles were reversed, I would want him to be happy and fall in love again,” Cassidy claimed. Her words differed from her past somber state in 2025.
Liam Payne’s Girlfriend Reportedly Had A Challenging Time After His Death
Cassidy reportedly had a difficult time coming to terms with Payne’s passing after he plunged to his death from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. The Blast shared in October 2025 that a friend of Cassidy’s had raised concerns about her well-being.
The source claimed Cassidy was devastated by Payne’s death, noting there were months when they never once saw her smile. “It was so concerning. She didn’t even seem like herself. She canceled a lot of hangouts and was almost a recluse,” Cassidy’s pal alleged.
The social media personality echoed similar sentiments in an October 2025 interview, claiming Payne’s death had taken a toll on her mental health. She recalled not wanting to do anything with her life and just living with her pain and grief.
