Talay Riley, a hit, Grammy-winning songwriter for artists like Dua Lipa, Britney Spears, and H.E.R., has died after being stabbed in East London.

Talay Riley, real name Mark Orabiyi, was discovered dead at a property on Rayleigh Road, Silvertown, after police were called at around 9am.

“It is with overwhelming sadness that we confirm that Mark ‘Yinka’ Orabiyi professionally known as Talay Riley passed away..