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The US rock musician is dead
US rock musician Meat Loaf has died.
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“Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “I’d Do Anything for Love” made him famous. Now US star Meat Loaf has died. He was 74 years old.
The American rock musician Meat Loaf (1947-2022) is dead. He was 74 years old. The Grammy Award winner, born Marvin Lee Aday, died Thursday night in the presence of his wife (since 2007) Deborah Gillespie, as did his longtime agent Michael Greene on behalf of the family announced to the US portal “Deadline”..
He added that the singer’s daughters, singer Pearl Aday, 47, and actress Amanda, 41, as well as close friends have had the opportunity to spend time with him and say goodbye to him over the past 24 hours. A cause of death was not announced.
“We know how much he meant to so many of you and we are so grateful for all the love and support we have received during this time of sadness at the loss of such an inspiring artist and wonderful human being,” said Meat Loafs family in a statement. “From his heart to your souls… Never stop rocking!”
“Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “I’d Do Anything for Love”
With “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (1975) and the hit “I’d Do Anything for Love” (1993), Meat Loaf played and sang his way into the hearts of fans. He was given the nickname as a child because of his overweight.