Singing legend Meat Loaf has died at the age of 74 after a stellar career spanning six
decades.
Born Michael Lee Aday, he shot to fame with his powerful, wide-ranging voice.
A statement posted to Facebook read: ‘Our hearts are broken to announce that the
incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah Gillespie
his side.‘Daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends have been with him
throughout the last 24 hours.
His amazing career spanned 6 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.
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‘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!’
Meat Loaf has sold more 100 million albums worldwide. His 1980s LPs Dead Ringer
and Bad Attitude sold moderately stateside, but 1995’s Welcome to the Neighborhood
made the Top 20 and went platinum. He taped an episode of VH1’s Storytellers that
was released as an album in 1999.
But before Bat Out of Hell and the rest, there was The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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