Meat Loaf, “Bat Out of Hell” Singer, Dead at 774

• According to a statement made on his social networks, Meat Loaf, actor and singer, has passed away at the age 74.
• The “Bat Out of Hell”Record sales of 100 million albums worldwide by singer.
• Marvin Lee Aday was Meat Loaf’s father. He leaves behind two daughters, and his wife.

Meat Loaf, an American actor/singer, has passed away at the age of 75.

His death was announced by a statement. Facebook page at midnight on Thursday.He died in the company of his family, but it did not specify a place or cause of death.

Michael Lee Aday was the real name of the performer. He was best known for his best-selling album. “Bat out of Hell”and to act in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

“Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side,”Read the statement.

“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,'”It went on.

“‘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!”

Marvin Lee Aday, Meat Loaf, was born on February 7, 1947 in Dallas. Later, he changed his name to Michael.

His entertainment career started when he relocated to Los Angeles in 1967. He formed a band called Meat Loaf Soul. He was offered a role in the musical “Hair,”In 1973, Broadway finally made it to Broadway. Later Meat Loaf made it to Broadway. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,”He reprised the role of Dr. Everett Scott and Eddie in the film version.

He released his first album in 1977. “Bat Out of Hell”To great success.

He married Leslie G. Edmonds on December 12, 1978, and they divorced in 2001. He married Deborah Gillespie in 2007.

Meat Loaf has spoken out publicly about past health problems that had affected his career. A 2018 interview Interview with Rolling StoneThe singer stated that he wasn’t sure if he would ever record another album or go on tour due to his health issues.

It was well-known that the rock star suffered from depression

Asthma

. He fell on the stage during a concert in Edmonton (Canada) in 2016. It was a tragic incident. Fan filmed the eventIn the audience. Meat Loaf fell during a concert in Pittsburgh in 2011. He was treated on-stage by medics and then got up to continue the show.

Many tributes were paid to the rock star in entertainment. Cher shared memories of her time performing with Meat Loaf.

“Had So Much Fun With Meatloaf When We Did ‘Dead Ringer,'”Cher tweets “Am Very Sorry For His Family, Friends,& Fans. Am I imagining It, or Are Amazing Ppl In The Arts Dying every other Day.”

—Cher (@cher) January 21, 2022

Stephen Fry, a British broadcaster and writer, paid tribute to Meat Loaf with a series tweets that described him as “frightening and cuddly.”

—Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) January 21, 2022