The iconic rock musician known as Meat Loaf has just died, it has just been announced.
Hailing from Dallas Texas, the beloved singer and actor known as Michael Lee Aday first made his name in music in the early 1970s.
Gaining notoriety with his most famous hit, the Bat Out Of Hell trilogy, the Grammy Award-winner became one of the best-selling musicians of all time.
Bat Out Of Hell alone sold over 65 million albums globally.
As an actor, Aday has also appeared in over 50 movies and television shows throughout his revered career, sometimes as himself, and others as characters resembling his stage persona, with his most notable film roles including Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), and Bob Paulson in Fight Club (1999).
On stage, his work included dual roles in the original cast of The Rocky Horror Show, and he was also in the musical, Hair, both on- and off-Broadway.
His passing was confirmed in a statement on Facebook this morning, which read: “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.
“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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Featured Image – Facebook (Meat Loaf)
