US singer Meat Loaf, whose hits included Bat Out of Hell, has died aged 74.
A statement on the artist’s official Facebook page said he died with his wife by his side.
The statement said: “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side. Daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends have been with him throughout the last 24 hours.
“His amazing career spanned six decades that saw him sell over 100 million albums worldwide and star in over 65 movies, including Fight Club, Focus, Rocky Horror Picture Show and Wayne’s World."
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The singer, whose real name was Michael Lee Aday, has sold millions of albums worldwide, with the Bat Out Of Hell trilogy among his most popular musical offerings.
In 2016 he was honoured with the Hero Award at the annual Q Awards music ceremony, which he dedicated to everyday heroes and called on people to “bring love back into this world”.
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The statement continues: “Bat Out of Hell remains one of the top 10 selling albums of all time.
“We know how much he meant to so many of you and we truly appreciate all of the love and support as we move through this time of grief in losing such an inspiring artist and beautiful man.
“We thank you for your understanding of our need for privacy at this time.
“From his heart to your souls…don’t ever stop rocking!”
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WhoKilledZekeIddon on January 21st, 2022 at 13:26 UTC »
My mum had some kind of weird Voldemort-esque relationship with Mr. Loaf. She absolutely adored the guy's music, and went to see him on tour - after years of waiting to see him perform, Meat comes out and has a heart attack on stage, mid-first song.
She figured it was just crummy luck and went to see him again. Exact same thing happens.
We had a long running joke in the family that my mum had some kind of curse on Meat Loaf...
Last night, *she* had a heart attack at almost the exact same time as the guy died from what I can tell.
After years of trying, my mum finally killed Meat Loaf.
Edit to add: my mum is in hospital but recovering. She's medically out of the woods. I broke the news to her this morning that Meat Loaf had died, and she lost her shit.
in-game_sext on January 21st, 2022 at 08:54 UTC »
I will always love his albums, but his performance in Rocky Horror was one of my favorite things he did. What a guy, and what a life.
botchman on January 21st, 2022 at 08:19 UTC »
🎶Hot patooties bless my soul I really love that rock n' roll🎶