Ink Master star Ryan Hadley dies aged 46

Ink Master star Ryan Hadley has died.

In December 2023, Hadley revealed that he'd been diagnosed with seminoma cancer.

He said that this cancer 'came from testicular cancer and is a very fast moving cancer cell that seems to make tumors wherever it goes to'.

It's believed to have then spread to his lungs and liver.

Ryan Hadley was on the 2015 season of Ink Master. (Spike)

Sadly his family have now announced that Hadley has died following his cancer diagnosis. He was just 46.

"Ryan left this world last night surrounded by loved ones," a statement shared on Instagram yesterday (June 21) 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."

In April of this year, Hadley shared a sad update on his cancer treatment and how it wasn't working.

"I may be around for another week or maybe another 3 months, either way it tears me apart that I’m leaving my children behind," he wrote at the time.

Hadley's family announced his passing on social media. (Instagram/@ryanhadleytattoo)

"Death doesn’t scare me in any way... it’s the fact of abandonment with my kids is what pisses me off and there’s nothing I can do about it. I’ll keep everyone updated to a certain point in all this. I’ll be signing off very soon forever."

In the wake of Hadley's passing, tributes have been rolling in for the Ink Master favorite on social media.

One fan wrote: "I'm tearing up right now. He tattooed me and my brother and was always, always nice to us when we saw him at conventions. Rest in peace and prayers to the family."

A second penned: "Our condolences, Ryan was such an amazing friend, Artist and Father! He will be greatly missed!!"

Hadley is survived by his wife and their children. (Instagram/@ryanhadleytattoo)

Sharing their experience of being on Ink Master, another fan said: "Ryan was my artist the first time I was on Ink Master. Such a nice dude. Distracted me from all the TV production stuff and sent me home with a great piece that still gets compliments today."

"This is so sad," wrote a different person. "He was an amazing artist. He made an impact on people more than he will ever know. Condolences to the family."

If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence, contact the American Cancer Society on 1-800-227-2345 or via their live chat feature, available 24/7 every day of the year.