The news of Meat Loaf’s death at 74 years old on Thursday prompted a torrent of tributes from friends and colleagues on social media.
“Had So Much Fun With Meatloaf When We Did ‘Dead Ringer,” Cher tweets Thursday. “Am Very Sorry For His Family,Friends,& Fans. Am I imagining It, or Are Amazing Ppl In The Arts Dying every other Day?”
“I am shocked & saddened by the sudden death of Meat Loaf,” singer Bonnie Tyler wrote. “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.” Tyler’s chart-topping 1983 single “Total Eclipse of the Heart”Jim Steinman, a frequent collaborator of Meat Loaf, wrote and produced the song. He died in April.
Singer Boy George shared his condolences and a funny anecdote on the singer’s passing. Follow us on TwitterSay it, Meat Loaf “once turned me upside down in a Chinese Restaurant in St Johns Wood.”
“I hope paradise is as you remember it from the dashboard light, Meat Loaf,”Comedian Stephen Fry tweeted. “Had a fun time performing a sketch with him on Saturday Live way back in the last century.”
“Never Gonna Give You Up”Rick Astley was the crooner who called Meat Loaf “a legend,”And Sharing a snapBoth.
Meat Loaf. It’s a legend. Rest in peace – Rick x pic.twitter.com/oKfdfetUhh
— Rick Astley (@rickastley) January 21, 2022
“The vaults of heaven will be ringing with rock,”Write famed composer Andrew Lloyd WebberAddition “Give my best to Jim,”Steinman.
The news of Meat Loaf’s passing was confirmed by the singer’s familyin a post on his official Facebook page. The cause of death was not disclosed.