Rita Ora honors Liam Payne with emotional tribute at MTV EMAs in Manchester
Rita Ora paid tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Manchester on November 10. Payne, a former One Direction member, died on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. During the ceremony, Ora expressed her sadness and shared memories of Payne, calling him one of the kindest people she knew. She emphasized his positive impact on those around him. The tribute included a video montage of Payne, accompanied by One Direction's song "Night Changes." He was 31 years old at the time of his death, which was confirmed to be caused by severe injuries from the fall.