'World class' London graffiti artist Helch 'dies' as tributes paid from art world

Helch rose to fame in 2018 by painting his eponymous tag 'Helch' on 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