Talay Riley: key obituary facts
Is Talay Riley dead? Yes. Talay Riley died on June 5, 2026, at age 35.
Cause of death: Talay Riley's cause of death was reported as stabbed.
What was Talay Riley known for?
He was a British singer-songwriter.
More about Talay Riley
Born: 10 July 1990.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Career began: 2009.
Genres: R&B, pop.
Years active: 2009–2026.
Talay Riley, a British singer-songwriter, died on June 5, 2026, after being stabbed in Silvertown, London.
He was 35. Born Mark Olayinka Orabiyi on July 10, 1990, Riley began his career in 2009 and first came to wider attention that year with an appearance on rapper Chipmunk’s single, which reached No.
7 on the UK Singles Chart. He later signed with Jive/Sony Records and toured with artists including Skepta, Usher and Trey Songz.