According to multiple reports, rock legend and actor Marvin Lee Aday, better known as Meat Loaf, has passed away at the age of 74.
Here is the statement from Meat Loaf’s official Facebook page.
“Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side,” the statement read. “Daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends have been with him throughout the last 24 hours.”
“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,” the statement on Meat Loaf’s official Facebook page read. “From his heart to your souls…don’t ever stop rocking!”
Meat Loaf’s “Bat Out of Hell” album, which debuted in 1977, is still one of the top-selling albums of all time. He also won a Grammy in 1994 for the song “I’d Do Anything For Love.”
“From his heart to your souls … don’t ever stop rocking!”
Statement on Meat Loaf’s official Facebook page pays tribute to “an inspiring artist and beautiful man” as rock superstar dies at age 74. https://t.co/zDrv2rvviS pic.twitter.com/fZdjAebY0Z
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In honor of Meat Loaf, let’s turn back time to when he sang the national anthem at the 1994 MLB All-Star Game.
Rest in Peace, Meat Loaf.