Ryan Hadley dies at 46: 'Ink Master' alum succumbs to 'non-treatable' cancer after failed chemotherapy

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: ‘Ink Master’ alum Ryan Hadley has died at age 46.

The tattoo artist who competed on Season 6 of the Paramount competition series passed away while battling cancer, on Thursday, June 20.

“Ryan left this world last night surrounded by loved ones. While his life was cut short, in that time he left a legacy behind in both the art and tattoo world,” his family announced over Instagram.

“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,” it concluded.

Ryan Hadley revealed his cancer diagnosis in December 2023

Earlier this year, Hadley gave an update that it had become “non-treatable” after spreading to his liver and lungs, reported Deadline.

“The last time I went through with this it nearly killed me and scared the hell outta me,” he wrote at the time while asking for donations through his GoFundMe page. 

“I have no other option but to do the chemotherapy and to make sure I do not get sick while going through the cycles of chemotherapy this time around. Thank you reading and I’m hoping to it through this to the end,” he added.

In April, Hadley shared the chemotherapy “wasn’t a success at all.”

“I made that decision to follow the oncologist orders and do everything that they asked for during my treatments,” he wrote at the time. “Chemotherapy wasn’t for me and now my cancer has spread to my liver and lungs. This is a non treatable cancer in my liver and death is the outcome."

“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. 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,” penned Hadley.

Netizens mourn the death of Ryan Hadly, say he's 'gone way too soon'

The Internet remembered the 'Ink Master: Master vs Apprentice' star on social media.

One person wrote on Facebook, “So young so sad. Rest In Peace. Praying for his family.”

“My deepest condolences 💐 to the family RIP 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻,” another wrote.

A user expressed, “What a tragedy gone way too soon condolences to the family take care stay safe 🦋❤️.”

“Sympathy and prayers for the family and friends RIP 😞 🙏,” commented one person.

“Poor guy lost his battle with cancer 😞rip,” one said.

One fan remarked, “He was a cutie. I remember watching him on the show. That's so sad.”

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