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Grammy-winning songwriter Talay Riley \u2014 who worked on hits for Britney Spears, Dua Lipa, Khalid and more \u2014 was fatally stabbed this weekend in London.<\/p>\n

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The family and management team of the 35-year-old, born Mark \u201cYinka\u201d Orabiyi, confirmed \u201cwith overwhelming sadness\u201d Saturday that he\u2019d \u201cpassed away\u201d the morning prior.<\/p>\n

\u201cTalay will fondly be remembered by those who knew him publicly for his incredible talent as a Grammy Award wining, multi platinum selling songwriter & artist,\u201d read the statement. \u201cFor those that knew and loved him personally it is his humor, generous spirit and unmistakable presence that will be missed the most.\u201d<\/p>\n

Metropolitan Police on Sunday formally identified 35-year-old Riley, born Mark Orabiyi, as the victim of the Pankhurst Avenue stabbing that occurred Friday morning. Another man, in his 20s, remains hospitalized with \u201cmultiple stab wounds,\u201d which are \u201cnot believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.\u201d<\/p>\n

The police force previously said that Orabiyi had sustained stab wounds by the time they found him in the garden of a Rayleigh Road property.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite the efforts of paramedics, he was sadly pronounced dead on his arrival at hospital,\u201d Metropolitan Police said Friday.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is a tragic incident and my thoughts remain with Mark\u2019s family and loved ones,\u201d said Det. Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, heading up the investigation.<\/p>\n

Though the police announced Friday they\u2019d arrested a woman, 25, and two men \u2014 aged 27 and 24 \u2014 for suspected murder, none remain in custody. The 27-year-old was released on bail \u201cpending further inquiries,\u201d with the other two \u201creleased with no further action.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Yorke requested that anyone near the scene of the stabbing at the time contact authorities, particularly if they have footage from the morning in question.<\/p>\n

Riley won a Grammy for his work on H.E.R.\u2019s \u201cLights On,\u201d with other notable credits including on Britney Spears\u2019 \u201cClumsy,\u201d Dua Lipa\u2019s \u201cLast Dance\u201d and Khalid\u2019s \u201cYoung Dumb & Broke.\u201d He also worked on songs for Jessie J, Jason Derulo and Nick Jonas.<\/p>\n

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