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UK-based Nigerian singer, Talay Riley stabbed to death
Grammy-Winning Singer Talay Riley Found Dead in London
PANKHURST AVENUE, EAST LONDON — Talay Riley, the acclaimed Nigerian-British singer known for his Grammy-winning contributions to music, was pronounced dead on June 5, 2026, following a knife attack.
The 35-year-old artist was reportedly stabbed multiple times around 9 a.m. on Pankhurst Avenue in Silvertown. Emergency services and paramedics arrived promptly but were unable to save him.
Authorities from the Metropolitan Police have confirmed that the death is being treated as a homicide. Detectives from the specialist crime command have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further details about potential suspects or motives have yet to be released.
