Helch artist behind Windsor Castle graffiti which upset the late Queen dies aged 34

Friends paid their respects to Michael Purdy, 34, who enjoyed a successful gallery show in December attended by collectors and had pieces on walls and rooftops in dozens of countries.

Helch rose to fame in 2018 by painting his eponymous tag on a series of bridges, viaducts and rooftops

Barney Davis | Night News Editor Published August 30, 2026 4:35pm Updated August 30, 2026 4:36pm Rest in Paint: Helch has passed away (Picture: W8media) An elusive graffiti artist who covered London in his enormous tags has passed away. Helch, who has tagged incredible spots across east London, and Windsor, had just be