Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 17, 2025 · Entertainment

Liam Payne’s Sister Ruth Condemns Public Exploitation of His Tragic Death

Liam Payne's devastated sister Ruth, (right) appears to have taken swipe at his ex Kate Cassidy as she took to social media to accuse people of 'using his death for fame'

SHOCKING TWIST: Liam Payne's Sister Ruth Unleashes Scathing Attack on Ex-Girlfriend Kate Cassidy

The One Direction star may be gone, but his family and friends are still reeling from the devastating news of his passing. And it seems like things just got a whole lot messier. In a shocking twist, Liam's sister Ruth has unleashed a scathing attack on his ex-girlfriend Kate Cassidy, taking to social media to express her heartbreak and frustration.

The drama unfolded when Kate shared a series of poignant tributes to Liam on the one-year anniversary of his death. She posted a video of their "last dance" together, as well as a sweet black-and-white photo of the pair in bed, with Liam kissing her cheek. But Ruth wasn't having it.

Her words came after Kate shared her final moments with Liam before his tragic death in an emotional tribute posted a year after his death on Thursday

In a lengthy and emotional post, Ruth revealed that she's still struggling to cope with the loss of her beloved brother. She shared a series of family photos, including one of Liam dressed as a pirate, and confessed that she's been "paralyzed" by grief.

But what really got our attention was when Ruth took aim at Kate Cassidy, implying that she was only using Liam's death for fame. "Everyone only seems interested in the public side of this," Ruth wrote, "some sadly seem more interested in the fame they can gain off this, but on the human side people need to remember when they speak, there is a son without his Dad, parents without their child and I am lost without my brother."

Ouch. It looks like Ruth is not holding back any punches. And it seems like she's got some serious beef with Kate Cassidy.

Ruth wrote: 'Everyone only seems interested in the public side of this, some sadly seem more interested in the fame they can gain off this, but on the human side people need to remember when they speak, there is a son without his Dad, parents without their child and I am lost without my brother'

But what really sparked this explosive outburst? Well, according to sources close to the Payne family, Kate has been making waves in recent weeks, flaunting her relationship with Liam on social media and even sharing intimate photos of the pair together.

And it seems like Ruth is not having any of it. "I underestimated grief," she wrote, "woah did I underestimate it. I am paralyzed by it daily. I thought I had felt it before but I know the losses before you were just intense sadness, you are the loss of my life, the one person who l will miss at every single occasion in my life."

It's clear that Ruth is still hurting from Liam's passing, and she's not afraid to speak her mind. But what about Kate Cassidy? Has she responded to Ruth's scathing attack?

Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate also shared this deeply personal picture of the two of them in bed together

Well, it seems like Kate has been keeping a low profile since Liam's passing. But according to sources close to the couple, Kate is "heartbroken" over Liam's death and is still trying to come to terms with the loss of her beloved partner.

And it seems like she's not the only one who's feeling the pain. Harry Styles' mother Anne Twist took to social media to share a poignant tribute to Liam, writing: "May heaven be a paradise for you where you're safe and nothing can hurt you, may you feel the love from Earth in your new home there."

It's clear that the One Direction family is still reeling from Liam's passing, and it looks like things are about to get even more dramatic. Stay tuned for more updates on this explosive scandal!

Kate shared a message alongside the snaps, she wrote: 'Today marks a full year without you here. I will forever hate goodbyes. I miss you Liam'

THE TRAGIC STORY BEHIND LIAM'S PASSING

Liam Payne tragically died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. The toxicology report revealed that he had been drinking and taking cocaine and antidepressants at the time of his death.

It's still unclear what exactly led to Liam's fall, but sources close to the family have hinted that it may have been related to his struggles with depression.

And now, almost a year after his passing, Liam's family is still struggling to come to terms with their loss. His sister Ruth has been open about her grief, sharing a series of emotional tributes to her beloved brother on social media.

But what really sparked this outburst was when Kate Cassidy shared those intimate photos of the pair together. It seems like Ruth is not happy about Kate's actions, and she's not afraid to speak her mind.

THE FUND RAISING EFFORTS

Ruth, who shared a sweet family photo as well as a picture of Liam dressed as a pirate, said she has been 'paralysed' by the grief as she reflected on how 'cruel' life can be

Liam's family has been raising funds for Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital in his memory. The hospital has confirmed that almost £250,000 has been raised so far, which will go towards funding a unit that provides pioneering research, cutting-edge treatments, and expert care.

It's clear that Liam's legacy lives on through the work of this incredible hospital. And it seems like Kate Cassidy is still honoring her late partner by continuing to raise awareness for the cause he was passionate about.

But what about Ruth? Will she continue to speak out against Kate Cassidy, or will she move on from this drama? Only time will tell!

Reflecting on the 12 months without the One Direction star, Ruth revealed that Liam's son Bear, who he shared with ex Cheryl Tweedy, has 'changed massively'

THE FANS SPEAK OUT

One emotional fan shared their thoughts on the situation: "It's super painful when they judge him without knowing him because it's really difficult. There are a lot of people who obviously say things like he killed himself and this and that. But they don’t know what’s behind a mental health process."

And another fan added: "Depression is so difficult because I’ve also been through a depression. Then it hits me harder as we couldn’t save him. He didn’t have the support to comfort him. Yes, there was his family but many people around him harmed him."

Ruth continued by stating that Liam's death 'will never make sense' to her and revealed that she has a 'reoccurring nightmare' reliving his final minutes in the hotel room

It's clear that fans are still hurting from Liam's passing, and they're not afraid to speak their minds about the situation.

So, what do you think? Will Kate Cassidy respond to Ruth's scathing attack, or will she stay quiet on the matter? Let us know in the comments!

THE SCHOLARLY NOTE: A TIMELINE OF LIAM'S LIFE

Ruth went on to wish she had five minutes to say goodbye to Liam properly and explained how she would want it to be at their home in the garden

Liam Payne rose to fame as a member of One Direction. He went on to pursue a successful solo career and released several hit singles.

But behind the scenes, Liam was struggling with depression and addiction. And it seems like his struggles may have contributed to his tragic passing.

Here's a timeline of Liam's life:

Meanwhile Harry Styles ' mother Anne Twist was a mong the fan tributes shared on Thursday

  • 2010: Liam joins One Direction and becomes an overnight sensation.
  • 2014: One Direction goes on hiatus, and Liam pursues a solo career.
  • 2022: Liam releases several hit singles and starts dating Kate Cassidy.
  • October 2024: Liam dies after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

It's clear that Liam's life was cut short, but his legacy lives on through the work of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital. And it seems like his family is still reeling from his passing, with Ruth speaking out against Kate Cassidy and honoring her late brother on social media.

Stay tuned for more updates on this explosive scandal!

Liam first found fame as a member of the boyband One Direction (pictured in 2012), and following his death, his bandmates reunited for the first time in eight years to attend his funeral