Grammy winning British singer songwriter dies in horror | UK News

Grammy award-winning British singer-songwriter Talay Riley, real identify Mark Orabiyi, died on Friday, June 5, at the age of 35, following a horror knife assault in East London. Police responded to calls that a man had been stabbed and discovered the hitmaker with a number of stab wounds in the garden of a property on Rayleigh Road. Although emergency providers battled to save his life he was tragically pronounced lifeless at the scene.

Another man in his 20s was also discovered with a number of stab wounds. He was taken to the hospital, where he stays under the care of medics, but his condition is said to be non-life-threatening. Homicide detectives from the Specialist Crime Command have launched a homicide investigation and two males, aged 27 and 24, and a 25-year-old lady have been arrested close to the scene on suspicion of homicide. However, one of the lads and the girl have been launched with no additional motion. Meanwhile, the 27-year-old man has been launched on bail pending additional enquiries. Police have appealed for additional info from “anyone who was in the area at the time”. Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, who is main the investigation said: “This is a tragic incident and my thoughts remain with Mark’s family and loved ones.

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His family confirmed his death with a heartbreaking tribute. They said: “Mark was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and pal. He introduced love, gentle, and pleasure to our household and to all who knew him.We will always cherish his kindness, stunning spirit, and outstanding expertise. His presence touched many lives, and his reminiscence will stay in our hearts endlessly. May his soul relaxation in excellent peace.”

His brother, songwriter Scribz Riley, whose real name is Michael Orabiyi Riley, also shared a tribute on Instagram penning: “I never thought the day would come where I’d be writing this, but sadly I can affirm that in the morning of Friday fifth June my big brother YINKA (Talay Riley) handed away.

“My heart is shattered! This doesn’t feel real. It feels like a bad dream. Just before he went to sleep we spoke about the future, staying positive and about everything we still had left to do. I never imagined that would be our last conversation. Yinka wasn’t just my brother. He was my mother’s son, a friend to many, a mentor, an inspiration, and a light in so many people’s lives.”

The star had beforehand labored with the like of Dua Lipa, Usher, Chipmunk, Craig David and Britney Spears and co-wrote H.E.R.’s tune Lights On, which appeared on her Grammy award winning self-titled 2017 album. He was behind global hits like Khalid’s Young Dumb & Broke, The Chainsmokers’ Who Do You Love, FLO’s Walk Like This, and Kehlani’s Out The Window.

Music industry figures rushed to pay tribute as the news broke. Craig David, who had labored with Talay on his 2018 album The Time is now, commented: “Sending so much love to you & the family. His beautiful energy will continue to be felt & shown from the other side.”

Kehlani shared: “Big hugs scribz i’m so sorry.” R&B icon Khalid added: “I’m so sorrry bro… im sending you so much love.”

Talay’s longtime pal and collaborator Chip lamented: “You aint deserve to go out like that fam. Fly high bro. your pen will live forever. What a day man. What a life. RIP Talay Riley. I’ll cherish the memories forever fam. Prayers and thoughts go out to your family.”