Liam Payne’s girlfriend issues plea to fans in tear-jerking farewell to singer

Liam Payne’s heartbroken girlfriend has broken her silence following his shock death.

Kate Cassidy, 25 had been with Payne, 31, in the days leading up to his death in an Argentinian hotel on Wednesday night.

Cassidy returned to her hometown of Florida after holidaying in Buenos Aires with Payne, who stayed in the Argentinian capital.

They were there to support Payne’s former One Direction bandmate, Niall Horan, who had been performing in the South American country.

They’d initially planned to stay in Argentina for just five days but ended up extending their stay, with Cassidy admitting she felt it was time to go.

On Wednesday night, it was reported Payne had died after falling from the third flood balcony of his hotel, which came after police had allegedly been called to reports of an “aggressive man” who may have been under the influence of “drink or drugs”.

Taking to Instagram on Friday, the bereaved actress penned: “Thank you for all of the kind words and love that has been sent my way.

“I have been at a complete loss. Nothing about the past few days have felt real. I ask and pray that you’ll give me the grace and space to navigate this in private.

“Liam, my angel. 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.”

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