While official cause of Riley's death is still unconfirmed, Tootsie Iovine, a family friend, said that the singer took his life and was found on Friday in the basement of the apartment he was staying in, reported Aceshowbiz.
His friend and fellow Philadelphia busker Robby Parsons confirmed the news to Yahoo! Music.
"Anthony passed away Tuesday. His sister called me to tell me...I called the friend he'd been living with, Bobby Iovine, and Bobby was in tears," Robbie said.
His sister said the family had not finalised funeral arrangements but confirmed a public memorial.
Riley left "The Voice" season 8 before the Knockout Rounds over "personal reasons," apparently to deal with substance abuse issues. He then returned to Philadelphia to enter rehab.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
