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\t\t<\/p>\n Kate Cassidy<\/strong><\/a> is honoring late boyfriend Liam Payne<\/strong><\/a> on what would have been his 32nd birthday.<\/p>\n On Thursday (August 28), Kate<\/strong>, 26, took to Instagram<\/a> to pen an emotional tribute to the One Direction<\/strong><\/a> singer on his birthday while sharing several photos of the two of them together.<\/p>\n \u201cMy dearest Liam, It breaks my heart being that I can\u2019t hand you a physical birthday card today,\u201d Kate <\/strong>began. \u201cThat I can\u2019t hear your laugh, or tell you all the things I wish I\u2019d said a thousand more times.<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u201cI\u2019ve been struggling to find the right words, but I\u2019ll start with the most obvious, happy birthday,\u201d she continued. \u201cToday, you would have been 32. In your 31 years here on this earth you brought so much joy, happiness and hope to so many- especially to me.\u201d<\/p>\n Liam<\/strong> tragically died<\/a> in October 2024 after falling from the balcony of his hotel room in Argentina. According to a toxicology report<\/a>, he had traces of various drugs in his system at the time. <\/p>\n Kate<\/strong> went on, \u201cI hope you know how brightly you still shine, even from up there. I would give up years of my life just to give you a few more. I miss making memories with you. I miss having things to look forward to together. <\/p>\n \u201cBut today, my birthday gift to you is my strength,\u201d Kate concluded. \u201cI promise you I will celebrate you extra today, honor your life, and cherish the beautiful times we\u2019ve had. August 29th will be a date that sits in my heart for the rest of my life. I love you so much. Yours, Katelyn.\u201d<\/p>\n In an interview from earlier this year, Kate<\/strong> recalled the moment she learned that Liam<\/strong> had passed away<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n