Kate Cassidy, girlfriend of the late One Direction star Liam Payne, became emotional on Wednesday as she reflected on his passing during an interview on Lorraine. Payne tragically died in October last year at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.
During the conversation, Cassidy spoke about Payne’s struggles and her decision to support the show’s new mental health campaign, a cause she believes he would have championed.
Fighting back tears, she admitted how difficult it is to refer to him in the past tense. “I find myself talking about him so much in the present tense. I don’t even feel the need to correct myself. That’s part of my healing journey. I’m still working on accepting the fact that he’s not here anymore,” she said. “When I do refer to him in the past tense, it almost stings that little bit more because… it just… it’s more official.”
Cassidy acknowledged that some days are harder than others but expressed gratitude for her strong support system. She also shared how Payne’s openness about mental health has inspired her to continue raising awareness, as he is no longer able to do so himself.
“I genuinely believe Liam, in a way, guided me to this campaign and wanted me to be involved in this, to help other people,” she explained. “I have my harder days, but I have this responsibility and this obligation—I almost have no choice.”
Cassidy also revealed how small daily routines, like walking her dog Nala, help her cope. “Whether it’s a five-minute walk or 20-minute walk first thing in the morning, it wakes me up and refreshes my mind instead of lying in bed all day, scrolling through social media or old photos. It really helps my mindset and my mental health.”
Her heartfelt words resonated deeply, shedding light on the emotional toll of grief while reinforcing the importance of mental health advocacy.
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