Meat Loaf Dies: ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ Singer & ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Actor Was 74

Chris Willman Music WriterMeat Loaf songs are filled with parenthetical clauses, so it feels appropriate to use one in the service of explaining what happened with his 1977 “Bat Out of Hell” album on the new Billboard 200 chart: In 2022, following his death, it soared to its peak position to date. (But actually reach the top 10? It didn’t do that.)“Bat Out of Hell” reenters the album chart at No. 13 this week, Billboard reported Monday.

Meat Loaf’s Bat Out Of Hell rockets to Number 1 on the Official Irish Albums Chart, following the entertainer’s death last week aged 74.

Susan Sarandon is honoring her Rocky Horror Picture Show co-star Meat Loaf after his death.

READ MORE: Monty Don bids farewell in "personal conclusion" to BBC seriesMeat Loaf has died at the age of 74, his family confirmed in a statement. The iconic rocker and star of Rocky Horror Picture Show had battled health problems for many years and even had to have "emergency back surgery". TMZ claimed earlier today that the singer did not attend a business dinner for his new show earlier this week.

News of rock and roll singer Meat Loaf’s death at age 74 was a shock that caught many by surprise. As the Broadway performer and "Bat Out of Hell" crooner receives a much-deserved send-off from a who’s who of Hollywood and showbiz, one part of the late "Hair" star's life – his nickname Meat Loaf – seemingly remains obscure.

Meat Loaf, the acclaimed singer and actor, star of the cult film ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ known for his best-selling debut album ‘Bat Out of Hell,’ has died at the age of 74.The Grammy winning artist, born Marvin Lee Aday, found success with the song ‘I‘d Do Anything For Love’ after selling more than 100 million copies worldwide following his 1977 album, appearing in over 65 movies including the 1999 film ‘Fight Club’ and his fan-favorite character Eddie in ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ with his famous song “Hot Patootie (Bless My Soul).”“Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side,” the singer’s official Facebook page shared.“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,” adding, “We thank you for your understanding of our need for privacy at this time.

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Legendary singer Meat Loaf died after becoming seriously ill with Covid-19, it has been reported.The musician – whose real name was Michael Lee Aday – was 74 years old at the time of his death, which was announced in a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Friday. “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,” it read. “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.

his official Facebook page. He was reportedly 74.

Meat Loaf died after falling "seriously ill" with Covid-19.

Rock superstar Meat Loaf died on Thursday at age 74, according to a family statement provided by longtime agent Michael Greene. The beloved musician is known for his "Bat Out of Hell" album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as "Paradise By the Dashboard Light," "Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad," and "I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)." A rep said on his Facebook page: "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." No cause of death was given.

Meat Loaf had an incredible impact, not only on his fans, but on fellow celebrities who knew and loved him, as well. The legendary entertainer died on Jan. 20, and social media was full of tributes following his passing. Several celebrities weighed in with their own messages of love and support. Cher was one of the first stars to comment on the news, writing on Twitter, “Had so much fun with Meat Loaf when we did “Dead Ringer.” Am very sorry for his family, friends and fans. Am I imagining it or are amazing people in the arts dying every other day?!”

Meaf Loaf has died, aged 74. No cause of death has been announced, although he is known to have been in ill health in recent years.In a statement posted on Facebook, his family said: “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”.“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”, they concluded.

Meat Loaf has died. The legendary rocker and actor, whose real name was Marvin Lee Aday, was 74. Meat Loaf's manager Michael Greene confirmed the news early Friday morning, and Meat Loaf's official Facebook page released a statement. «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,» the statement reads.

Tributes have been flooding in for Meat Loaf, real name Marvin Lee Aday, the prolific singer and actor who has died aged 74.

Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his Bat Out of Hell album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as “Paradise By the Dashboard Light”, “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad”, and “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)”, has died. He was 74.