Jay sits down with Kate Cassidy, partner to Liam Payne — internationally beloved artist and former One Direction member — who tragically passed away in October. Kate opens up about their relationship from their chance meeting in Charleston to building a life together, and shares her experience of profound grief following his tragic passing in October. She discusses the challenges of public scrutiny while loving someone dealing with mental health and addiction, and reflects on the intimate moments they shared before having to face the devastating news of his death.
In this interview, we discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:32 How is Kate Really Doing?
03:59 Kate Reveals Her Childhood Crush on Liam
07:19 The Moment They Met
09:40 The Beginning of Their Fairytale Romance
11:50 What It Takes to Build Real, Lasting Love
12:56 Staying Grounded Amidst Fame & Public Scrutiny
15:31 What Liam Taught Kate About Blocking Out Negativity
18:54 Liam’s Quiet Struggles With Mental Health
22:19 The Reality of Loving Someone Battling Addiction
30:05 How Kate Received the News That Would Change Her Life Forever
36:09 Kate Shares Her Final Heartfelt Goodbye With Liam
39:43 The Emotional Support That Got Her Through The First Days
44:05 No One Prepares You for This Kind of Loss
45:11 How Kate Learned to Breathe Again Through the Grief
54:44 Rebuilding Life After Loss One Day At a Time
56:39 Kate Reads a Love Letter From Liam
01:02:59 The Power of Collective Grief: How Liam’s Fans Helped Kate Feel Less Alone
01:06:52 Losing Someone Feels Like Losing a Part of Yourself
01:10:25 Why Talking About Your Grief Helps You Heal
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