Liam Payne gained fame as a member of the popular boy band One Direction. Following the group's indefinite hiatus in 2016, he signed a recording contract with Republic Records in North America. In May 2017, he released “Strip That Down” as the lead single from his debut solo studio album. Over the years, the 31-year-old achieved numerous hits and became one of the most cherished artists in the music industry. His untimely death has left fans and friends in disbelief; he passed away on October 16 after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the wake of his passing, several videos and pictures from his social media accounts have gone viral, including an old photo with his bikini-clad girlfriend, Kate Cassidy. Liam Payne Death: Last Snapchat Video of Former One Direction Singer, Captioned ‘Lovely Day in Argentina’ and Featuring His Girlfriend Kate Cassidy, Goes Viral After His Tragic Passing – WATCH.

This post reportedly appeared just 45 minutes before the news of Liam Payne’s death was announced. While vacationing in Argentina, Payne posted a throwback photo on Snapchat alongside his girlfriend, who was wearing a black bikini. The two are seen posing together for a mirror selfie. This photo was originally clicked in August 2023 and posted by Cassidy to celebrate Payne’s 30th birthday. Some people were unable to identify her, labeling her as a ‘mysterious woman.’ Others are questioning why Payne chose to share this particular photo shortly before his tragic death. Singer Liam Payne Dies at 31: Remembering His Journey to Fame and Personal Struggles - Everything You Need To Know About the Former One Direction Member.

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The Insta Post By Kate Cassidy Shared In August 2023

 

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Reports indicate that Kate Cassidy departed from Argentina two days prior to Liam Payne's death and shared a video on TikTok documenting her journey home without her partner. Authorities are presently investigating Payne's death and carrying out an autopsy.

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