Liam Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, has disclosed the reason behind her sudden departure from Argentina just days before the tragic death of the former One Direction singer. Payne, 31, passed away on October 16 after falling from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires. Cassidy, 25, revealed that their trip to Argentina was meant to be only five days long, but it got extended, leading her to return to her home in Miami, Florida, two days before Payne’s death.
In a video blog documenting her journey back to the US, Cassidy expressed her eagerness to leave Argentina, stating, “I was so ready to leave. Honestly, love South America but I hate staying in one place for too long. And we were supposed to be there for, like, five days. It turned into two weeks and I was just like ‘I need to go home.'”
Preliminary reports from El Sistema de Atención Médica de Emergencias (SAME) indicated that a 911 call was made from Payne’s hotel shortly before the accident, describing “an aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.” Local authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Payne’s untimely death and are set to conduct a full autopsy.
Payne, who rose to fame on The X Factor, was pictured attending a concert by his former bandmate Niall Horan in Buenos Aires just days before the tragic incident. Cassidy frequently featured Payne on her TikTok account, sharing moments from their trips and adventures together. The couple had been dating for two years, often showcasing their relationship on social media.
While Cassidy has not yet made a public statement regarding Payne’s passing, his family released a statement through a spokeswoman requesting privacy during this difficult time. Tributes from industry legends and fans poured in following Payne’s death, with One Direction bandmates Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson expected to share their thoughts soon. As the investigation continues, the music world mourns the loss of Liam Payne.