Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy says she loved him 'unconditionally' in heart wrenching tribute

Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy has spoken for the first time since the late singer died aged 31 following a horrific fall from a hotel balcony

Liam Payne's girlfriend has spoken out following his death.

Kate had been with Liam in the days leading up to his devastating death, before returning to her hometown in Florida, United States. The pair had been holidaying in Argentina and had been to see Liam's former bandmate, Niall Horan in concert. Throughout their holiday, which was originally scheduled to be five days, both Liam and Kate had kept fans entertained on social media.

Liam died upon impact having sustained suffering catastrophic injuries after falling from the third floor of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Police are said to have been called to reports of a man acting aggressively at the hotel who could be under the effect of drink or drugs.

Taking to Instagram, Kate said: "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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