The 25-year-old influencer kept things casual, donning an oversized graphic T-shirt, gray sweatpants, and slides, with her hair loosely cascading down her face. Her friends matched her laid-back vibe, similarly dressed in oversized tees and sweats.

Compassionate messages poured in online as people shared their heartbreak for her. “My heart is breaking for her…she looks so exhausted,” one user commented. Another noted, “She is devestated[sic] and heartbroken at the same time. I can’t even imagine what she is feeling.”

Others even urged that paparazzi “should let people mourn in peace.” One user expressed their sorrow, writing, “So sad to lose someone you love.” This individual revealed their own experience with loss, adding, “prayers to her and the family.”

As more comments flooded in online, someone else shared, “My heart just breaks for her💔.” Another remarked, “I can’t even imagine how broken she is. So much happened in such a short time.” Many noted that Cassidy looked “gutted.”

One observer commented, “She looks sad; the guilt she must be feeling right now, wouldn’t have left him alone and even more so in those distressing circumstances!” Another added, “She looks miserable. Prayers for her and the guilt she must be feeling.”

Cassidy’s sighting comes just a few days after the former One Direction member died in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16. Payne, who was only 31 at the time, fell from the balcony of his third-story room at CasaSur Palermo Hotel, where he had been staying.

Although his death was initially surrounded by mystery, it was later reported that he was under the influence of potent drugs. Taking to social media on Friday, Cassidy reportedly paid tribute to Payne, with whom she lived in Florida.

In her Instagram Story, she expressed her gratitude for the kind words and love she had received, stating that she felt completely lost. Cassidy remarked that nothing about the past few days felt real and requested grace and space to navigate her grief privately.

Payne and Cassidy arrived in Argentina on September 30, 2024, ready to enjoy what appeared to be a relaxing vacation. The couple posted photos and videos on social media, showing them soaking in the sights and sounds of Buenos Aires.

She later explained in a TikTok video that the couple originally planned to stay for five days, but the trip stretched into two weeks.

Hours before his tragic death on October 16, Payne shared what would become his last post on Snapchat. In the now-deleted post, he shared a video showing behind-the-scenes moments of his time in Argentina, including clips with Cassidy.

“He seems sad underneath,” one person commented, while another added, “His eyes show sorrow and trouble. So sad and tragic loss 😢.” Observant fans expressed concern, with comments like, “He seems dead inside” and “Looks frustrated and aggravated.”

While Cassidy’s reasons for leaving seemed personal, Payne’s decision to stay behind soon led to troubling events that would culminate in his tragic death.

Hours before the fatal fall, someone at the hotel made a 911 call reporting an “aggressive” male, though Payne’s identity wasn’t mentioned at the time. The caller’s report matched accounts from those who had seen Payne in the lobby earlier, concerned by his behavior.

He had succumbed to the severity of his injuries, which included a cranial fracture. Alberto Crescenti, head of Argentina’s emergency medical system, confirmed that Payne’s injuries were “incompatible with life,” making resuscitation impossible.

Officials urged the public not to jump to conclusions and to wait for the results of the autopsy and toxicology report. It remains unclear whether Liam Payne’s fall was accidental or intentional.