The singer was 74 years old.
Rock legend Meat Loaf (born Marvin Lee Aday) has died. He was 74 years old.
Best-known for "Bat Out of Hell," Meat Loaf died on Thursday night, as confirmed by his manager Michael Greene.
"Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side," writes a statement on the singer's Facebook page. "Daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends have been with him throughout the last 24 hours."
Meat Loaf also appeared in a ton of movies and TV shows, including The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Fight Club, and Wayne's World. He also performed in the musical Hair, both on and off-Broadway.
Tributes for Meat Loaf have been seen on social media:
Had So Much Fun With Meatloaf When We Did “Dead Ringer”. Am Very Sorry For His Family,Friends,& Fans. Am I imagining It, or Are Amazing Ppl In The Arts Dying every other Day⁉️
— Cher (@cher) January 21, 2022
😢
RIP Meat Loaf. Dead Ringer For Love is the best song of all time.
— Caspar Salmon (@CasparSalmon) January 21, 2022
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends.