“I don’t even know where to start,” he said. My heart is broken in a way that I can’t express in words. I wish you could see the massive impact you have had on the world, even if it feels very dark right now. You brought so much happiness and positivity to everyone – millions of fans, your family, friends and especially me. You are so incredibly loved. You are – because I can’t say you were – my best friend, the love of my life, and everyone you touched felt as special as I did. Your energy was infectious, lighting up every room you walked into. None of this feels real, and I can’t wrap my head around this new reality of you not being here. I’m struggling to know how to live in this world without you. Together, we have to be children again, always finding happiness in the small things. Liam, you had the kindest and most joy-loving soul. It feels like I’ve lost the best part of me. I can’t imagine a day without your laughter and love. You brought so much light into my life.”

Cassidy reflected on their time together, recalling how they recently sat down to “reveal their lives” as a couple. She revealed she has a love note from Liam, which reads: “Me and Kate will be married/engaged within a year and will be together forever 444. Liam.” He further said, ‘I know we will always be together, but not in the way we had planned. You will always be with me. I have found a guardian angel. I will love you for the rest of my life and beyond, I will take your dreams and memories with me wherever I go.”

Liam’s fans and other netizens showed their love and support in the comments section. “You were the best for him Kate,” said one. Another director said, “Thank you for the way you make her happy, stay strong, lots of love.” Others echoed the same sentiment and sent messages of strength to grieving Kate. “This is so sad!! We lost someone we loved very much. May all our love console you in this moment! I love you and thank you for making our boy happy 🤍,” was one comment. “Kate. Thank you for keeping her so happy these past two years. It was clear that he was full of life and happiness in your presence. Thank you. Sending you lots of prayers every day,” said another.

Liam rose to fame when Simon Cowell put him and his bandmates together to form the boyband One Direction in 2010. Since then, they have become a global sensation, winning hearts around the world.