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What was Meat Loaf’s cause of death?
MEAT LOAF fans around the world are mourning the death of the beloved singer.
The rock legend has sadly passed away aged 74.
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Who was Meat Loaf?
on September 27, 1947, the singer shot to fame with his powerful, wide-ranging voice.
His Bat Out Of Hell trilogy - Bat Out of Hell, Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell, and Bat Out Of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose - has sold more than 65 million albums worldwide.
Meat Loaf was a Grammy winner and won Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance for the song I'd Do Anything For Love.
He was known and beloved by fans around the world and went on over 30 tours.
Meat Loaf was also an actor and had appeared in over 50 movies.
His most notable film roles include Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), and Bob Paulson in Fight Club (1999).
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What was Meat Loaf's cause of death?
Meat Loaf died on January 20, 2022, with - although these claims are yet to be confirmed.
They claim he was due to attend a business dinner a few days before his death, but the meeting was cancelled because he became seriously ill with .
TMZ says their sources claim his condition "quickly became critical".
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In a heartbreaking tribute posted on the star's official page, it was revealed the star passed away with his wife Deborah by his side.
The statement read: "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.
"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.” “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!"
What are Meat Loaf's biggest songs?
Meat Loaf's biggest hit to date is , which was released in 1993 and went straight to No1.
His other biggest songs include (in order of popularity):
- Bat Out Of Hell (1977)
- Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad (1977)
- Paradise By The Dashboard Light (1977)
- Not A Dry Eye In The House (1995)
- Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through (1993)
He's also known for Dead Ringer For Love which reached No5 in the UK charts and You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, which peaked at No 33.
I'd Lie For You (And That's The Truth) was a No2 hit in 1995, with It's All Coming Back To Me Now reaching No6 in 2006.
How did Meat Loaf get his stage name?
Aday said he was first given the name "Meat" within four days of being born because he had "bright red" coloring.
When the singer was born, he slept in a plastic crib, and for the nametag, Aday’s father asked a nurse to write “Meat,” because he looked like “nine-and-a-half pounds of ground chuck.”
The name reading “Meat” became his childhood nickname.
In Los Angeles, Aday formed his first band, Meat Loaf Soul, after a nickname coined by his football coach because of his weight.
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The group's first gig was in Huntington Beach in 1968 at the Cave, opening for Van Morrison's band Them, and Question Mark And The Mysterians.
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