Kate Cassidy’s Loving Tribute to Liam Payne on His 32nd Birthday

30 August 2025

After his passing, Cassidy revealed she and Payne had plans to get married. Instagram/kateecass

On what would have been Liam Payne’s 32nd birthday, influencer and former partner Kate Cassidy honored his memory with a touching and deeply personal gesture that resonated across social media. Knee-deep in grief yet brimming with affection, Cassidy shared an intimate Instagram reel capturing her baking a birthday cake for her late boyfriend.

She appeared effortlessly herself makeup-free, dressed casually in a white tank top and sweats, her blonde hair tied back in a ponytail as she measured, mixed, and decorated the cake. The process, set to the hauntingly beautiful tune of Mazzy Star’s Fade Into You, was suffused with unspoken love. Her caption read, happy birthday Liam, I know you still have the sweetest tooth in heaven. I tried my best here but it’s the thought that counts enjoy ! She then shared a slice with her dog, Nala, a bittersweet detail that underscored both loss and ongoing love.

Cassidy’s tribute didn’t end there. She uploaded a separate nostalgic montage of her time with Liam just the two of them laughing, running along beaches, lighting fireworks, skiing, and sharing quiet moments together. Over the footage, she wrote, 8.29.93. A special day for the most special soul. I miss you so much. Happy Birthday Liam. I wish we could celebrate together. In the next life I guess.

This birthday marks the first since Liam’s tragic death in October 2024, when he fell from the balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. His passing, linked to drug use, remains under investigation, and the shockwaves of that loss continue to reverberate. Cassidy, who had traveled with him in the days leading up to the incident, was asked by Liam to stay when he began behaving erratically, and she left just two days before the tragedy. In the months since, she has been open about her grief and the future they once discussed she revealed they had made plans for marriage and to build a life together. She also commemorated her love with a tattoo bearing angel wings, a forever tribute to Liam’s memory.

With unfiltered emotion, Cassidy’s post became more than a memorial it became a message of resilience. By baking a cake, curating cherished memories, and writing directly to Liam, she wove a blend of sorrow and strength. Her message spoke not just to the absence she continues to feel, but also to the enduring love she holds for him. It was a reminder of how rituals of remembrance no matter how simple can become profound expressions of grief and devotion.

For fans, the tribute offered both a window into Cassidy’s healing and a moment to collectively honor a life taken too soon. Grief is intimate, but communal remembrance provides space to breathe again. In that kitchen, surrounded by flour and frosting, Cassidy gave voice to loss that many understand but few can articulate with such grace.