Meat Loaf, the rockstar who sold more than 100 million albums, passed away at age 74. Loved by millions for his bombastic breakout album ‘Bat Out of Hell’ sold more than 40 million copies, and still remains one of the best-selling releases of all time.
Meat Loaf, born Marvin Lee Aday was also known for hits like I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That) and Dead Ringer For Love. The cause of his death has not been disclosed, but he is said to have had numerous health problems over the years.
“Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight surrounded by his wife Deborah, daughters Pearl and Amanda, and close friends,” his family wrote in a Facebook statement.
Meat Loaf was a humble person who did not want to get identified as a star. “I consider myself just another human being with a different job as a plumber,” he had said in an interview with Dan Rather. Meat Loaf was born in Texas. His mother was a schoolteacher and his father was a police officer. After his mother’s death, he came to Los Angeles and created the band ‘Meat Soal Loaf’. He later changed his name from Michael Lee Aday and took his stage name ‘Meat Loaf’ from his childhood nickname. Friends, Fans, and the music industry are mourning the loss of the heavyweight rock superstar.
A gentle hearted powerhouse rockstar forever and ever. You were so kind. Your music will always be iconic. I’m sure you’re singing concerts in the great beyond. Rest In Peace sir. #MeatLoafRIP #Meatloaf pic.twitter.com/9twdJcOeP1
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) January 21, 2022
Much will be said about Meat Loaf in the coming days & his incredible career…but Eddie will always be my earliest and fondest memory of him! My condolences to Pearl & Scott and to all who knew him…🙏 #RIPMeatLoaf pic.twitter.com/f06vkN1XQl
— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) January 21, 2022
I am shocked & saddened by the sudden death of Meat Loaf. He was, as you might imagine, a larger than life character with a voice & stage presence to match & is one of those rare people who truly was a one off talent and personality. Rest In Peace
— Bonnie Tyler (@BonnieTOfficial) January 21, 2022
The vaults of heaven will be ringing with rock. RIP Meatloaf. Give my best to Jim. – ALW
— Andrew Lloyd Webber (@OfficialALW) January 21, 2022
Meat Loaf. What a legend. Rest in peace – Rick x pic.twitter.com/oKfdfetUhh
— Rick Astley (@rickastley) January 21, 2022
RIP #Meatloaf https://t.co/NZJq7zMk8E
— Slash (@Slash) January 21, 2022
