Ryan Hadley, ‘Ink Master’ Contestant, Dies at 46

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Selena Kuznikov Ryan Hadley, a tattoo artist that appeared in Season 6 of the reality competition series “Ink Master,” has died after a battle with seminoma cancer.

He was 46. Hadley’s family announced the news in an Instagram post on Thursday, featuring a photo of Hadley tattooing, with the words “Forever a Legend” and “RIP.” “Ryan left this world last night surrounded by loved ones,” the post read. “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 #fuckcancer” Just two days before, his family posted a photo on his behalf asking for donations on a GoFundMe page to assist with end of life expenses. “Ryan would like to thank everyone for their support over the years,” Hadley’s family wrote. “He’s always taken great pride in his work.

His family is currently taking donations to help pay for end of life expenses.” In December of last year, Hadley shared that he was diagnosed with seminoma cancer, a malignant germ cell tumor that is typically found in the testicle.