The GuardianJun 8, 2026, 11:20 AM

Stormzy and Oritsé Williams join tributes to musician stabbed to death in east London

Talay Riley, a 35-year-old songwriter who wrote hits for artists including Britney Spears, Ellie Goulding and Khalid, was stabbed to death in east London on June 5. Fellow musicians including Stormzy and JLS's Oritsé Williams paid tribute to the prolific songwriter.

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