Singer passed from COVID complications
Meat Loaf has passed away at the age of 74 due to COVID. His family shared the tragic news via social media early Friday morning (Jan 21st), although he passed Thursday night (Jan 20th), with sources confirming the cause of death to TMZ.
“Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight surrounded by his wife Deborah, daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends,” a Facebook statement reads. “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!”
His amazing career spanned six decades that saw him sell over 100 million albums worldwide. Bat Out of Hell remains one of the top 10 selling albums of all time with more than 65 million copies sold since its 1977 release. The singer won a GRAMMY for “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)” from the 1993 sequel Bat Out of Hell II. Jim Steinman, who produced both albums, died a year ago.
He was also a prolific actor who starred in nearly 70 films including Fight Club, Rocky Horror Picture Show and Wayne’s World.
Many artists have shared stories about the singer as they awoke to news of his passing.
The company of Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell the Musical here in the UK is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of their great friend and producer, Meat Loaf.
The beat is yours forever. pic.twitter.com/pmPfQAXbAC
— Bat Out Of Hell (@BatTheMusical) January 21, 2022
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
Woke up this morning to the sad news that Meat Loaf had passed away. What a tremendous talent gone way too soon. He was also one of the nicest people anyone could ever want to know. This world is a little less bright without him in it. #RIPMeat pic.twitter.com/vCtRCTn3nh
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) January 21, 2022
So sad to find out this morning my good friend #Meatloaf has passed. Meat had a huge heart for his fellow man, and was one of the most talented humans God ever created. A true force of nature and one of a kind. I am blessed to have had a close friendship with him. #MeatLoafRIP
— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) January 21, 2022
Meatloaf was a fierce Patriot for America. He travelled the world and saw how other countries lived, and understood that only in America would he have had the chances he had to succeed and overcome. He was the epitome of an American dream chaser and a great friend to me.
— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) January 21, 2022
Make this trend: #PutMeatloafInTheHallOfFame
— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) January 21, 2022
Meatloaf is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's time to fix that. Should have happened a long time ago. @rockhall #RIPMeatLoaf
— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) January 21, 2022
R.I.P Meatloaf. Love and prayers to all his family and close friends. He once turned me upside down in a Chinese Restaurant in St Johns Wood.
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) January 21, 2022
