‘Ink Master’ Star Ryan Hadley Dead at 46 [Video]

Ink Master star Ryan Hadley has died after he was diagnosed with seminoma cancer. He was 46.

Hadley’s family announced the tattoo artist died on Thursday, June 20, in an Instagram post to his profile the next day. He was known for his time on season 6 of the Paramount Network (formerly Spike) reality competition series Ink Master.

“Ryan left this world last night surrounded by loved ones,” the announcement began. “While his life was cut short, in that time he left a legacy behind in both the art and tattoo world. He loved his many fans, his friends and clients, and most of all his children.” 

“He’ll be missed and always remembered. A legend forever. #rip #f—cancer,” concluded the message. 

The photo shared was of Hadley grinning ear to ear while he tattooed a customer’s arm. “Forever a Legend RIP,” read text overlaid on the picture.