Nigerian-British Grammy-winning singer, Mark Olayinka, aka Talay Riley, has died after a fatal stabbing incident in Silvertown, East London, on Friday.
The tragic incident occurred around 9:00 a.m. on Pankhurst Avenue.
Emergency responders discovered the 35-year-old with severe stab wounds in a nearby garden on Rayleigh road, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Talay’s death was confirmed in a statement released by his family on Instagram handle @Queencleo.
The family described the singer’s death as an “overwhelming sadness.”
Throughout his career, he wrote and contributed to chart-topping hits for major international artists, including Chipmunk’s UK number-one single “Oopsy Daisy” and tracks for Dua Lipa, Usher, and Britney Spears.
Talay’s death triggered an outpouring of tributes across the globe as the family remembered him not only for his professional accomplishments, but also for his character.
Notable singers, including Stormzy, took to the comment section to write, “I’m sorry bro.”
(Ripples)