Liam Payne's fans defend Kate Cassidy after she's trolled for going out with pals: 'Grief comes in waves'

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Three months after the tragic death of Liam Payne, his girlfriend Kate Cassidy has found herself as the target of cruel trolling and at the center of controversy.

A recent Instagram photo of Cassidy enjoying a cocktail with friends sparked backlash from an online troll, who criticized her grieving process.

Kate Cassidy faces backlash over her grieving process

Kate Cassidy who looked radiant with her hair pulled back, and wearing a gray sweater was accused of not caring about Liam Payne, who died on October 16, 2024, alleging she ignored the singer's vulnerabilities.

The post read, "I'll make 100 posts if I want to, does this look like grieving? Y'all deada** defend this person her while she doesn't give a f about anything but her own a**. She didn't even care about Liam when he was still alive why would she now? Snake of the century!"

They also blamed her for being connected to Roger Norris, who faces charges of negligent homicide related to Payne's death, which followed his fall from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

Despite the harsh criticism, fans came to Cassidy's defense, emphasizing that grief is deeply personal and varies from person to person.

“The day my dad died I went to a concert with my best friend, danced, laughed, sung my heart out. No one would have guessed I'd just lost my favourite person in the world. Don't tell people how to grieve Angela,” one supporter commented narrating a personal story.

Another added, “The day after my great grandpa died i decided to watch 3 movies i’d never seen and the next day i went out to dinner with my friends. you’ve clearly never been affected by grief.”

Others also shared their own stories: “The day after my grandma died i went to a concert because we couldn’t sell the tickets. i had fun, i laughed, and i cried. your world feels like it stops sometimes but you have to remember the world keeps spinning.”

The discussion also opened up a broader conversation about how society judges public figures' responses to loss.

As per Express US, one fan shared: “Grief comes in waves. Some days, smiling feels possible; other days, it doesn’t. Mourning doesn’t have a rulebook.”

Another defended Cassidy by sharing their personal experience, “At my grandpa’s celebration of life, we laughed and drank together. That doesn’t mean we weren’t mourning. People grieve in their own way.”

Kate Cassidy abruptly departed from Argentina days before Liam Payne's fatal fall

Kate Cassidy, returned to the United States just days before the former One Direction star’s tragic death, casting a heartbreaking shadow over what had appeared to be a joyful getaway.

Payne, 31, died after falling from the third-floor balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, during what was meant to be a celebratory trip following a concert.

According to the Tribune, the couple had been sharing glimpses of their vacation on social media, with Cassidy posting TikToks showcasing moments like horseback riding and sampling local Argentine dishes.

In one video, Payne’s arm made a casual appearance, a small but intimate detail highlighting their bond.

However, Cassidy abruptly cut her trip short, flying back to Florida before the tragedy.

In a TikTok posted after her return, she reportedly wrote, “Soooo happpiii to b back in sunshine state,” expressing relief about being home.

Payne’s death on October 16 sent shockwaves through the music world and devastated fans worldwide.

Once a global heartthrob as part of One Direction, Payne had been open about his struggles with addiction and also celebrated six months of sobriety after completing a rehab program.

Eventually, an investigation revealed drugs in his system, and several individuals, including the hotel manager, have been charged in connection with his death.

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