“I Met Him Here”: Kate Cassidy Returns To Where Her Love Story With Liam Payne Began

In a touching tribute to Liam Payne, girlfriend Kate Cassidy revisits the city where it all started, remembering the love, the loss, and the promises left behind.

Kate Cassidy, the girlfriend of late singer and former One Direction star Liam Payne, has returned to the place where their love story began—Charleston, South Carolina. In a deeply emotional TikTok video, the 25-year-old revisited the city to honor Liam’s memory, describing it as “the time of death and the time of love.” The visit marks her way of healing, cherishing the moments they once shared in this charming American town.

Liam Payne tragically passed away in October 2024 at the age of 31 after a fatal fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The couple had been together for nearly two years.

Lighting Wish Paper And Healing Through Rituals

In her tribute video, Kate lit “wish paper”—a sentimental ritual the couple often shared. She also included a McDonald’s meal as part of the tribute, calling it one of Liam’s favorites. The combination of personal touches gave fans a glimpse into their everyday joys and reminded them that, beyond the fame, Liam was simply someone deeply loved.

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Kate Cassidy and her friend go back to where it all started to complete her ritual. There are steps to every ritual. The start, offering, stages in between then the wrap up at the end. I will try explain in other videos to follow what the rituals look like. This has been done for hundreds of years. In Kates sorority… they are also known for doing rituals. Witchcraft….which we seen her do while in Argentina even. Why would she need to do spells, rituals or magic while she is on a supposed holiday with Liam Payne. Because she had to ensure she went through every step as they believe they get more power and influence in the end. Things aren’t what they seem and at this stage I think we all know that everything Kate Cassidy has done to stay relevant is still using liams name and showing us her “magic and manifesting” They need to show u in plain sight for things to work. Its not the point she is doing magic. It can be used good or bad. It’s the intention behind the spells. The intention and the words that are used. This was so random…. No…. It was the end ritual. #justiceforliampayne #JusticeForLiam #liampayne #fyp #foryou #fpryoupage #onedirection #katecass #katecassidy #rogernores #maya #westandwithgeoffpayne #westandwiththepaynes #geoffpayneisnotalone #liampayneedit @Liam Payne @karmaisaqueen01

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Kate explained her intention behind the video: “I didn’t want to make something sad… I wanted it to be peaceful and light. Just for Liam.”

Grieving In The Public Eye

Since Liam’s death, Cassidy has spoken candidly about her grief. In a heart-wrenching interview with ITV’s Lorraine, she revealed that her dog Nala had helped her cope. “She gets me out of bed. She’s the only reason I do anything,” she said.

Living in the public eye has made mourning even more difficult. With every headline and viral post, Cassidy has been forced to relive moments she’s still trying to process.

Loyalty Through The Storm

During their relationship, Kate stood by Liam through personal and legal challenges. Sources close to the couple revealed that she was a strong source of support while Liam dealt with disputes involving his ex-fiancée Maya Henry.

“She had been super supportive of him through all the legal drama and very much stood by him,” said one insider.

Before his passing, Liam was reportedly financially supporting Kate, covering living expenses that reached nearly $35,000 per month. Following his death, she returned to the U.S. and began transitioning to a more independent lifestyle.

Cassidy, who works with brands and social media content, has chosen not to seek anything from Liam’s estate. Instead, she acknowledged that his son, Bear, from a previous relationship, is his true priority.

Unanswered Questions Still Linger

A chilling CCTV video from the hotel in Argentina, which showed Liam being carried through the lobby hours before his death, left Kate shattered.

“He could have been saved,” she said tearfully in an interview. She believes people around him failed to step in when it mattered most—and that haunts her.

Adding to the heartbreak, Kate revealed a handwritten note from Liam just weeks before his passing. In it, he promised to marry her within a year. That dream will now remain a memory—a symbol of what could have been.

A Love That Lives On

Kate Cassidy’s tribute isn’t just for the cameras—it’s her way of keeping Liam close. In a world that saw him as a superstar, she reminds us he was also a fiancé, a best friend, and a man who dreamed of forever.

“I met him here,” she said of Charleston. And though Liam is gone, the love they shared continues to echo in every corner of that city—and in the hearts of fans who miss him too.