Liam Payne Allegedly Paid up to $35K a Month for His Girlfriend Kate Cassidy’s Lifestyle — Who Will Inherit the ‘One Direction’ Idol’s Fortune?
Kate Cassidy and Liam Payne spotted on March 1, 2024, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images
Now, attention turns to the singer’s fortune, approximately millions amassed from his boy band days and solo career. With questions lingering about who will inherit his wealth and mysteries surrounding his tragic final hours, one question remains — what truly happened in Liam’s final chapter?
Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy sharing a kiss. | Source: Instagram/kateecass
Following Liam’s passing in October, sources revealed that the former One Direction star funded Kate’s lavish lifestyle, providing her a monthly allowance of $10,000 for living expenses.
On top of that, the influencer and model reportedly had access to the late singer’s credit card, which she frequently used for high-end clothing and other purchases totaling an estimated $25,000 each month.
Kate Cassidy at Liam Payne’s funeral on November 20, 2024, in Amersham, United Kingdom. | Source: Getty Images
Kate Cassidy photographed at Liam Payne’s funeral. | Source: Getty Images
She also took to Instagram to share an emotional message that read in part, “Liam, I know we’ll be together forever, but not in the way we had planned. You’ll always be with me. I’ve gained a guardian angel. I will love you for the rest of my life and beyond, carrying our dreams and memories with me everywhere I go.”
Liam’s son Bear, from his relationship with Cheryl Tweedy, stands to inherit his father’s carefully secured fortune. Bear, now seven years old, will reportedly receive the estimated £30 million, around $38 million, the singer amassed during his successful career as part of One Direction and his solo ventures.
“He always wanted to do the right thing by him financially. It is a small consolation that Bear will never want for anything, that he will at least benefit from that,” they further noted.
A funeral director placing a floral tribute which reads “Daddy” in the churchyard at Liam Payne’s funeral service on November 20, 2024, in Amersham, England. | Source: Getty Images
Kate, on the other hand, has reportedly decided not to claim any part of her late boyfriend’s estate. “She says she’s not going to claim anything from his estate because they weren’t married and he has a son,” a friend shared.
Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy at The Fashion Awards 2022 on December 5 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy at the Grand Reveal Weekend for Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on January 21, 2023. | Source: Getty Images
However, as loved ones cope with the emotional toll of his passing, unanswered questions about the circumstances of Liam’s death continue to linger. Argentinian authorities are still investigating the events surrounding his fall from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel.
Liam Payne fans with lit candles next to the hotel where he died in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16, 2024. | Source: Getty Images
Liam Payne at the Grand Reveal Weekend for Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on January 21, 2023. | Source: Getty Images
Both women gave sworn statements and allowed police to search their homes, but no sign of the missing Rolex was found. Authorities have yet to rule out foul play at the time of writing, and have stated that additional searches of Liam’s hotel suite are planned.
“We know from images that Liam had the watch on the day of his death,” a judicial source shared with Argentinian media, further fueling speculation.
Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan of One Direction at the signing their book “One Direction: Forever Young: Our Official X-Factor Story” in Manchester, England, on March 7, 2011. | Source: Getty Images
Liam Payne’s life was one of immense talent, generosity, and love that ended under tragic and mysterious circumstances. As his son stands to inherit a secure future, fans and loved ones continue to remember the late star’s legacy.