Meat Loaf, whose iconic Bat Out Of Hell album revolutionized the rock power ballad, has passed away at age 74. The rock star flew onto the scene in 1977 with Bat Out Of Hell becoming one of the highest-selling albums of all time.
“From his heart to your souls … don’t ever stop rocking!”
Statement on Meat Loaf’s official Facebook page pays tribute to “an inspiring artist and beautiful man” as rock superstar dies at age 74. https://t.co/zDrv2rvviS pic.twitter.com/fZdjAebY0Z
— ABC News (@ABC) January 21, 2022
If you haven’t heard it in a while, here’s “Bat Out Of Hell.”
Meat Loaf’s presence and style were singular. I don’t think anyone could match his energy and power on stage and in his voice. RIP to a real favorite.
R.I.P. to Meat Loaf, an absolute king.pic.twitter.com/Bn5QYE9Bh6
— Jerry Dunleavy (@JerryDunleavy) January 21, 2022
What Was Meat Loaf’s Cause Of Death?
According to TMZ Meat Loaf (real name Marvin Lee Aday) died from complications due to COVID. While he was outspoken against vaccine mandates, we do not know his vaccination status. TMZ thought it important to put that in there, but I don’t see what that matters.
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Fans And Friends Pay Tribute To Meat Loaf
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
In addition to singing, Meat Loaf also dabbled in acting, including his memorable role in Fight Club.
I don’t keep pictures from films around home. But I have this one in my office in a frame bc it makes me smile every time. It’s engraved ‘Love and Hugs, Meat’ it sums him up well. He was so funny. And gentle. And warm to everyone. A sweet soul. RIP Meat Loaf pic.twitter.com/aMrIgXByEc
— Edward Norton (@EdwardNorton) January 21, 2022
He also played dead delivery driver Eddie in Rocky Horror Picture Show.
RIP, Meat Loaf. Thanks for being one of the reasons I fell in love with ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW in the first place. #RIPMeatLoaf pic.twitter.com/rMEPyPlVzT
— Heather Wixson (@MMEFXBook out 10/20!) (@thehorrorchick) January 21, 2022
Fans are right, they don’t make ’em like they used to.
I grew up with Ozzy, Huey Lewis & the News, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Wham, John Cougar Mellencamp & Meatloaf. They were all before my time but what I heard the most so I learned to love them. Sad all the good stars are passing. They don’t make em like they used to
— DaintyMae2 (?,?) 3924 (@DaintyMae2) January 21, 2022
RIP Meatloaf pic.twitter.com/KpU7VOrVXH
— Tenacious D (@tenaciousd) January 21, 2022
Debbie and Meatloaf in a limo around 1979-80 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZuYIiHJj3a
— Cʜʀɪs Sᴛᴇɪɴ (@chrissteinplays) January 21, 2022
Meat Loaf gave a lot of hope to chubby guys like myself that we could have sex appeal.
Debbie and Meatloaf in a limo around 1979-80 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZuYIiHJj3a
— Cʜʀɪs Sᴛᴇɪɴ (@chrissteinplays) January 21, 2022
Time to revisit one of my favourite memes of all time… #Meatloaf pic.twitter.com/YWzpUPUf4k
— Dr Owain Connors (@OwainConnors) January 21, 2022
Former President Trump memorialized Mr. Loaf.
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I hate losing legends like this. I will be listening to him for the remainder of the day.
Here’s one for you:
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