Kate Cassidy, Liam Payne’s girlfriend, made her first public appearance after the singer’s devastating death. The 25-year-old influencer was spotted in Florida with two close friends, running errands for pet supplies. Keeping it laid-back in an oversized graphic tee, gray sweatpants, and slides, Kate wore her hair loose and opted for a makeup-free look in the photos taken on October 20.
Meanwhile, a partial autopsy report has revealed shocking details about Payne’s tragic passing. The 31-year-old former One Direction star had a potent cocktail of drugs in his system when he died on October 16 at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The report detected multiple substances, including cocaine, crack cocaine, and benzodiazepines like Valium and Xanax.
Toxicology tests also revealed Payne had consumed ‘pink cocaine,’ a dangerous recreational drug known as Tusi, which is a mix of methamphetamine, ketamine, and MDMA.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently warned that this drug has been spreading in cities like Manhattan.
The tragic night unfolded at a Buenos Aires hotel where Payne’s erratic behaviour alarmed the staff. Concerned employees reported his actions to local authorities, fearing he could pose a danger to himself, especially since his room was on the third floor with a balcony.
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Emergency responders arrived within minutes, only to discover Payne’s lifeless body in the hotel courtyard. He was pronounced dead soon after, with initial reports citing multiple traumas and both internal and external bleeding as the cause.
The heartbreaking news has sent shockwaves worldwide. Fans in New York, London, and Paris held spontaneous vigils over the weekend, lighting candles and leaving flowers in memory of the beloved singer. His former One Direction bandmates—Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan—released a touching joint statement on Instagram, expressing their grief:
"We are utterly devastated by Liam’s passing. In time, when we are ready, we’ll say more. But for now, we need time to grieve and come to terms with the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly. The memories we shared will be treasured forever. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and fans. We will miss him deeply. We love you, Liam."
Among the countless tributes pouring in, Justin Bieber joined the chorus of celebrities honouring Payne’s legacy. Five days after the singer’s tragic death, Bieber took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute. Posting a video of fans lighting candles and placing flowers for Payne, Bieber simply wrote, “Rest easy,” alongside the emotional clip, capturing the outpouring of love from around the world.
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