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Inside Kate Cassidy's surprise friendship with famous actor as he supports her at Liam Payne's funeral

Liam Payne’s grieving girlfriend Kate Cassidy was supported by her friend, 22 year old actor and director Damian Hurley, at Liam’s funeral on Wednesday

Following Liam’s death in October, Damian posted a tribute to the One Direction star, sharing a photo of the two of them together and writing: “One of the sweetest men I’ve ever met. Thinking of and sending love to Liam’s family, especially my beautiful friend @katecass,” followed by a black heart emoji. Damian directed his mum Liz in a movie that was released earlier this year (Image: Getty Images)Damian, who is 22, has worked as a model and actor, and directed his first movie in 2022, an erotic thriller called Strictly Confidential that starred his mother.

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