Rita Ora honors Liam Payne in heartfelt speech at MTV EMAs
Rita Ora paid tribute to Liam Payne during the MTV European Music Awards on November 10, one month after his death. She remembered him as a kind person who made a significant impact on her life and the MTV community. Payne, a former One Direction member, died at 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16. Investigators found traces of alcohol, cocaine, and a prescribed antidepressant in his system, leading to charges against three individuals related to his death. The MTV EMAs featured performances from artists like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Taylor Swift, with various awards up for grabs.