Liam Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, opened up about how hard it can be to get out of bed after losing her partner. Liam, who was a member of One Direction, sadly passed away in October last year at just 31 years old when he fell from a hotel balcony in Argentina.
In a recent interview on the ITV talk show, Lorraine, Kate spoke about Liam’s openness regarding mental health. She is now involved in the March4March mental health campaign to help those who need support, especially since Liam can no longer do it himself.
Kate shared, “Liam guided me to this campaign. I’m on my own healing journey, and some days getting out of bed feels really tough. But I have my dog, Nala, who needs me, so I try to take her for a walk, even if it’s just for five or twenty minutes. It helps clear my mind instead of staying in bed scrolling through social media.”
Kate became emotional as she talked about how she’s still learning to accept that Liam is gone. “It’s hard for me to talk about him in the past tense. It hurts. I have tough days, but I am lucky to have a great support system around me,” she said.
She described Liam as “one of a kind,” saying he could make anyone smile. “He had a special sense of humor that made everything better. His warm presence is something I’ll always hold onto.”
Kate also hopes to help others feel less alone in their grief and healing process. She was drawn to the number four in the campaign, which means a lot to her and Liam. “It’s our angel number that symbolizes support and guidance,” she explained.
Just before Liam’s tragic death, Kate had been in Argentina with him but returned to America beforehand. At the Brit Awards, Liam was remembered fondly, with his family wanting privacy during this tough time.
Recently, a court in Argentina dismissed charges against some people related to Liam’s death. Kate had been with Liam since 2022 and mentioned that he once wrote her a note about wanting to propose. She joined his family and friends for his private funeral.
Liam often spoke about his mental health struggles and his fight with alcoholism during his time with One Direction. He had previously discussed hitting “rock bottom” and shared his journey towards sobriety. In 2023, he revealed he was almost six months sober after staying in a rehab facility for nearly 100 days.
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