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Rock music star Meat Loaf has died at the age of 74, according to a statement on his social media.
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The “Bat Out of Hell” singer recorded 100 million album sales worldwide.
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Meat Loaf, born Marvin Lee Aday, leaves behind two daughters and his wife.
American singer and actor Meat Loaf is dead at the age of 74.
His death was announced in a statement on his Facebook page around midnight on Thursday. It said he died with his family around him, but did not give a location or a cause of death.
The performer, whose real name was Michael Lee Aday, was known for his best-selling album “Bat out of Hell” and for acting in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” as well a small role in “Fight Club.”
“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 continued.
“‘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!”
Meat Loaf was born Marvin Lee Aday in 1947 in Dallas, Texas. He later changed his first name to Michael.
His entertainment career began when he moved to Los Angeles in 1967, where he started a band called Meat Loaf Soul. He…
Source : yahoo
