Rita Ora says she’s devastated by the de ath of collaborator Liam Payne
Ora and Payne, who died at age 31 on Oct. 16, previously teamed up for the hit song “For You” from the ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ soundtrack in 2018.
Rita Ora is looking back on her time with Liam Payne.
Following the former One Direction member’s death at age 31 on Oct. 16, Ora — who previously worked with Payne on the 2018 song “For You” from Fifty Shades Freed — took to social media with a heartfelt post about their time together.
“I’m devastated,” wrote Ora, 33, alongside photos of herself and Payne in the studio and promoting their collaboration. “He had the kindest soul, I will never forget.”
The “Ask and You Shall Receive” singer added, “I loved working with him so much – he was just such a joy to be around on and off stage. This tragic news breaks my heart.”
“Sending all my love and prayers to his family and loved ones. Our song For You takes on a whole new meaning for me now,” continued Ora’s tribute. “R.I.P.”
Released alongside the third Fifty Shades film in 2018,
“For You” became a massive hit for both Ora and Payne, charting at No. 8 in their native U.K. as well as No. 76 in the U.S. The song also appeared on both Ora and Payne’s respective albums, Phoenix and LP1.
