«Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight,» a statement from the star’s official page announced.
Tributes are pouring in for singer and actor Meat Loaf who has passed away at the age of 74. The «Bat Out of Hell» singer—real name Marvin Lee Aday—died with his wife by his side according to a statement shared on his official Facebook account. «Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side. Daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends have been with him throughout the last 24 hours,» the statement reads. «His amazing career spanned six 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.» The statement goes on to say that Meat Loaf’s «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,» the statement added.
