Liam Payne vowed to marry girlfriend Kate Cassidy in a year she reveals in emotional new tribute to late star

LIAM Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy has shared an emotional new tribute to the late pop star saying "you're my guardian angel now" as she revealed plans for them to marry.

Writing in a post on Insatgram, Kate said they wanted to tie the knot and had planned to do become husband and wife next year.

Kate shared new photos of the couple who dated for two years, and said they had planned their future and a life together.

One photo revealed a handwritten special note from Liam, which spoke of their hopes to marry within a year.

She also described the One Direction star as someone who brought happiness and positivity to millions.

Calling Liam "the love of my life" and her "best friend," she said: "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 sc much happiness and positivity to everyone-millions of fans, your family, friends, and especially me. You are sc 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."