1 week Ago By Hannah Furnell
Former One Direction star Liam Payne was honored with a touching tribute at the MTV EMAs on Sunday night, just weeks after his tragic death . The 31-year-old passed away last month after falling from the third floor of a hotel room at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina and police are now investigating . Payne was found to have "multiple drugs" in his system at the time of his death and Argentinian police say they found white powder residue, burnt foil, empty champagne glasses and a smashed TV, after the singer fell to his death.
Liam Payne death probe intensifies as 'three arrested' — including his 'friend' Liam Payne's body to be flown back to UK today almost a month after his death The star-studded event was hosted by Rita Ora, who took to the stage to pay homage to her friend, saying he had the "biggest heart." The host said: “I just want to take a moment to remember someone very, very dear to us. We lost him recently and he was a big part of the MTV world and my world.
Liam Payne was one of the kindest people that I knew.” "He had the biggest heart and was always the first person to offer help in any way that he could," she said while getting emotional. "He brought so much joy to every room he walked into and he left such a mark on the world.
" An image of the singer was then shown on screens in the arena. The crowd after the silence screamed "we love you Liam." Ora collaborated with Payne on the 2018 song For You.
She was visibly emotional during a performance last month, describing him as "the kindest soul." Bruce Gillmer, MTV EMAs Executive Producer, revealed to Billboard that plans are underway to honor Liam during the show. Gilmer confirmed: "For sure, there'll be an acknowledgement of his passing.
It's appropriate given the connection to the audience and what he means to the brand." Other artists were in attendance at the show, including Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift , Beyoncé, Eminem, and Charli XCX led in the nominations. DON'T MISS.
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Argentina's National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office said in a Thursday, Nov. 7 press release: “Payne was not fully conscious or was experiencing a state of noticeable decrease or loss of consciousness at the time of the fall.” After Payne fell from the balcony and died, “illicit conduct was discovered from which three people were charged with the crimes,” the release added.
Prosecutors said that "self-harm of any kind and/or physical intervention by third parties were ruled out" as contributing factors in his death. Payne's body returned to the UK on November 6, according to the BBC and the funeral for the dad-of-one will likely occur soon. His father, Geoff Payne, flew with the body and returned it safely to his hometown of Wolverhampton.
The family is keen to keep the ceremony private. “Plans are in motion for Liam’s funeral and a date has been set,” a source told British publication The Sun . “His family are determined to keep things as private as possible to allow them to grieve but also understand the global interest.
” While in Argentina, more tests, including toxicology and laboratory examinations, were conducted. Last month's autopsy indicated that Payne died of "multiple traumas" and "internal and external haemorrhage." The case’s preliminary toxicology report revealed that the former One Direction member had drugs in his system at the time of his fall.
The cocktail of drugs reportedly included " pink cocaine ," a recreational drug typically consisting of MDMA, ketamine and methamphetamine. Officials also discovered “substances inside the room that at first glance—and pending confirmation from the experts—would be narcotics and alcoholic beverages,” which was confirmed by the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office No. 14.
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