Liam Payne‘s tragic death on October 16 continues to generate an outpouring of emotion. And that includes words from his loved ones.

Kate Cassidy, the One Direction star’s girlfriend at the time of his passing, has shared a fresh tribute – and, in the process, revealed that the 31-year-old told her he wanted to marry her just weeks before he fell to his death from the third-floor balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Taking to social media, Cassidy wrote:

“I don’t even know where to begin. My heart is shattered in ways I can’t put into words.

I wish you could see the huge impact you’ve had on the world, even as it feels so dark right now. You brought so much happiness and positivity to everyone-millions of fans, your family, friends, and especially me. You are so incredibly loved.

You are because I can’t say were my best friend, the love of my life, and everyone you touched felt just as special as I did. Your energy was contagious, lighting up every room you walked into.

None of this feels real, and I can’t wrap my head around this new reality of not having you here. I’m struggling to figure out how to live in a world without you by my side. Together, we got to be kids again, always finding joy in the smallest things.

Liam, you had the kindest soul and the most fun-loving spirit. It feels like I’ve lost the best part of myself. I can’t imagine a day without your laughter and love. You brought so much light into my life.

A few weeks ago, we sat outside on a beautiful evening manifesting our lives together. I keep your note close, even though you told me not to look at it. It said, “Me and Kate to marry within a year/engaged & together forever 444.” 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.

Forever yours, Katelyn 444″

Her words come after toxicology reports confirmed that Payne had “pink cocaine” and crack in his system at the time of his death. A sad reality that supported claims that he was observed to be intoxicated at the time of the fall.

It has not yet been ascertained whether Payne’s fall was accidental or intentional.

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