Kate Cassidy Seen Purchasing Dog Food for Pet She Shared with Liam Payne Following the Former One Direction Singer’s Passing

Following the passing of former One Direction member Liam Payne on October 16, his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, publicly made her first appearance. On Sunday, October 20, Kate was spotted in Florida purchasing dog food for their beloved pet.

Accompanied by two female friends, she visited Jake’s Pet Supplies in Florida. The model opted for a casual look, sporting joggers and a roomy oversized T-shirt.

Notably, Kate had joined Liam on his trip to Buenos Aires but left Argentina approximately two days prior to his tragic passing.

On October 18, she took to Instagram to share an emotional tribute to her late partner. Describing Liam as an angel, she expressed:

“You are everything. I want you to know I loved you unconditionally and completely. I will continue to love you for the rest of my life. I love you, Liam…”

The couple is believed to have started their relationship in October 2022. They made their first public appearance together at the British Fashion Awards in December, and as reported by the Daily Mail, they quashed split rumors with a date in London in June 2023.

All About Kate Cassidy, Liam Payne’s Girlfriend Who Joined Him in Argentina

Kate Cassidy, originally from the United States, is now based in London, as per her Instagram profile. The 25-year-old model and influencer graduated from Northern Valley Regional High School in Old Tappan, New Jersey.

In 2021, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Coastal Carolina University. With about 672,000 followers on Instagram and 961,500 on TikTok, she and Liam kept their relationship relatively private on social media, although he made occasional appearances in her posts.

The duo was first linked romantically in October 2022, after attending a Halloween party together. As noted by Elle, Kate had previously shared her admiration for the popular boy band.

In a TikTok video, she referred to herself as the “best manifester”and showcased her childhood bedroom filled with One Direction memorabilia, including a figurine of Liam Payne made from a popsicle stick. In May 2023, rumors of a potential breakup emerged, which were covered by various media outlets. At the time, a source told The Sun:

“There was no major argument – it simply ran its course and they both mutually agreed to part ways. Balancing his career while maintaining their relationship over the summer into autumn was always going to be a challenge – they both recognized that.”

Nevertheless, given that Kate was with Liam in Argentina shortly before his death, it suggests that they were still together at that time.

Source