Kate Cassidy removes Liam Payne tribute tattoo on July 28

On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, social media influencer Kate Cassidy shared that she is having a tattoo tribute to her late boyfriend, singer Liam Payne, removed. The 27-year-old posted a video from a Miami tattoo removal studio showing the process of lasering the number "444" from her hand. Cassidy explained in her posts that she decided to have some tattoos removed because they were done poorly, but she intends to have them redone eventually.

The "444" tattoo is an angel number that held special significance for Cassidy and Payne, representing spiritual protection and guidance. Payne, a member of the pop group One Direction, died in October 2024 at age 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Toxicology reports released during the investigation found multiple substances in his system at the time of his death.

Cassidy has several other tattoos honoring Payne, including angel wings on her fingers, his initials "LP" on her wrist, a wilted rose on her thumb, and the number four on her left ring finger. She has been open about her grief process with her followers since his passing. In a tribute shortly after his death, Cassidy referenced the "444" symbolism,...