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Chart-Topping Songwriter Stabbed to Death in London
8 Jun
Summary
- Talay Riley, a songwriter for Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, was found fatally stabbed.
- The 35-year-old artist died after being taken to the hospital.
- Three individuals were arrested by police in connection with the incident.
A gifted singer-songwriter, known for his work with global music stars, has been fatally stabbed in east London. Talay Riley, 35, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, was discovered at a property on Rayleigh Road in Silvertown. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he was pronounced dead upon arrival on Friday morning.
Investigators have made three arrests in connection with the incident. A 27-year-old man has been released on bail, while a 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman have been released with no further action. A second man, in his 20s, sustained non-life-threatening stab wounds and remains hospitalized.
Riley's impressive songwriting credits include collaborations with Dua Lipa on her debut album and songs for artists such as Chris Brown, Nick Jonas, and Zendaya. He had also toured internationally with major artists like Usher and Skepta. His family has remembered him as a "beautiful spirit" who brought "love, light and joy."
