Liam Payne's girlfriend says Christmas a 'time of grief and sadness'

Liam Payne's girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, shared a heartfelt message about coping with grief during the Christmas season following the singer’s death in October at 31.

Payne, a former One Direction star, fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

Cassidy urged compassion for those grieving during the holidays, reflecting on her loss and Payne's struggles with fame and substance use.

His death prompted discussions on the music industry's duty of care.

Toxicology reports indicated traces of alcohol, cocaine, and antidepressants, with his death ruled as multiple trauma.

In November, three individuals were charged in connection with the incident.

Payne, who rose to fame at 16 through The X Factor, was remembered fondly by fans, family, and bandmates at his funeral in Buckinghamshire.