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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Adrienne Martinez

'Beautiful Spirit, Remarkable Talent': 10 Photos Of Talay Riley, 35, Grammy Winner Fatally Stabbed In London

Acclaimed British‑Nigerian songwriter Talay Riley’s sudden death shocks global music industry. (Credit: Talay Riley's Instagram)

The music industry is mourning the loss of Grammy-winning British-Nigerian singer and songwriter Talay Riley, whose work has helped shape modern R&B and pop music, after his tragic passing in East London.

The 35-year-old musician, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, was found with stab wounds in Silvertown by emergency services on the morning of Friday, 5 June. His death has prompted a murder investigation and an outpouring of tributes from fellow musicians, family, friends and fans.

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