One Year Since Liam Payne's Passing, Fans and Lovers Pay Touching Tributes

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Exactly one year after his shocking passing, the music world once again remembered Liam Payne.

On October 16, 2025, loyal fans and his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, paid an emotional tribute to the late British singer.

These tributes came not only from social media but also from his hometown of Wolverhampton, where a permanent exhibition is planned.

The One Direction star died aged 31, after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires in Argentina.

"We love you, Liam", "I hope you are in a better place" and "You will always be remembered" were among the messages left in bouquets, cards and posters around the bandstand in West Park in the city.

Payne left behind money, property and possessions worth more than £24m when he died on 16 October last year, official records show.

It's hard to believe it's already been a year since he left us. You are deeply missed, Liam. 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/zQmOoD1fNU

— Remembering Liam Payne (@updatingljp) October 16, 2025

On the one-year anniversary of Liam Payne's passing, his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, shared a deeply emotional tribute on her personal Instagram account.

In her post, Kate wrote, "Today marks a full year without you here.

I will forever hate goodbyes. I miss you, Liam."

Kate Cassidy also included a black-and-white photo of herself lying in Liam's arms, as well as a selfie of the two of them, adding depth to her emotional tribute.

A few days before the anniversary, Kate found a handwritten note from Liam that read, "I hate it when we can't say goodbye so... goodbye! I love you Katelyn, have a wonderful day. Much love, ME! 444."

Liam James Payne, born in Wolverhampton, England, on August 29, 1993.

Since childhood, Liam has experienced frequent health issues, including early-detected kidney problems, which required regular check-ups.

Liam Payne's musical career began with an audition for The X Factor in 2008 at the age of 14.

Liam auditioned again in 2010, which brought him together with Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson, forming the phenomenal boy band One Direction.

They have sold 70 million records worldwide, including 7.6 million albums and 26 million singles in the United States.

After One Direction decided to go on hiatus in 2016, Liam Payne began a new chapter in his solo career.

He signed with Republic Records in North America and soon released his debut solo single, "Strip That Down," in 2017.

The song was a huge success, reaching number three on the UK singles chart and number ten on the US Billboard Hot 100.

His solo studio album, LP1, released in December 2019, showcased his musical evolution.

During the first three years of his solo career, Liam Payne sold over 18 million singles and 2.4 million albums, and amassed 3.9 billion streams.

Offstage, Liam Payne shares a son named Bear with singer Cheryl Tweedy, who was born in March 2017.

The tragic news occurred on October 16, 2024, when Liam Payne died at the age of 31.

He reportedly fell from a third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

A later released autopsy report confirmed that Liam Payne died of "multiple trauma" and "internal and external bleeding."

Authorities continue to gather information to understand the full chronology of events.

Furthermore, the toxicology report also found traces of cocaine, alcohol, and prescription antidepressants in his system.