He Left Such a Mark”: Rita Ora’s Emotional Farewell To Liam Payne At 2024 MTV EMAs

In a tearful moment, Rita Ora honoured Liam Payne’s memory at the MTV EMAs. Check out the full story in the video above.

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00:00It has been almost a month since Liam Payne, former One Direction member and beloved pop

00:05artist, passed away on October 16, 2024. His sudden death left fans and music world in shock

00:12with many artists expressing their sadness. At the recent 2024 MTV European Music Awards,

00:20held on November 10 in Manchester, British singer Rita Ora, who was hosting the event,

00:25paid an emotional tribute to her friend and collaborator, leaving many in the audience deeply

00:30moved. Before a tribute video played on screen, Rita Ora left the crowd with heartfelt words as

00:38she remembered Payne. I just want to take a moment to remember someone that was very,

00:43very dear to us," she began. We lost him recently and he was a big part of the MTV world and my

00:50world and I think a lot of yours at home and everybody in here tonight." She shared that

00:56Payne had the biggest heart and was always the first person to offer help in any way he could.

01:04The tribute continued with Ora describing the joy Payne brought to everyone around him,

01:09saying he left such a mark on this world. Holding back tears, she urged the audience to take a

01:14moment to remember our friend. This emotional moment captured the impact of Payne's life

01:19on those who knew him well. Liam and Rita had previously collaborated on the hit single

01:26For You in 2018 and their professional relationship blossomed into a friendship

01:31that lasted until his passing.