Meat Loaf, the iconic ‘I’d Do Anything for Love’ singer and star of ‘Rocky Horror’ dead at 74

Meat Loaf’s final TV appearances is set to be aired in a new episode of the US paranormal series Ghost Hunters.The rock star – whose real name was Marvin Lee Aday – died on January 21 at the age of 74, his family confirmed in a statement.Meat Loaf was a keen paranormal investigator and worked with the Ghost Hunters team numerous times after his first appearance on the show in 2009. He joined them on an investigation for one last time in September 2021, visiting an old farmhouse in Tennessee.“I am so incredibly honoured and thankful to Jason [Hawes, star and co-producer of the show] and the team for inviting me out again,” Meat Loaf says in a new trailer for the episode.Hawes adds: “A lot of people don’t realise with Meat Loaf, that he’s been investigating claims of the paranormal for a long time.

Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian has paid tribute to his father-in-law Meat Loaf, who died last week aged 74.The legendary musician and actor – real name Marvin Lee Aday – passed away on Thursday (January 20), according to a statement posted on his official Facebook page. A cause of death is not yet officially known.Ian – who is married to Meat Loaf’s adopted stepdaughter, Pearl Aday – shared a pair of photographs on his Instagram account yesterday (January 24).The first image showed the late singer with Pearl and her sister Amanda, while the second is of Meat Loaf and his grandchild (Ian and Pearl’s son).“There are so many stories to tell, and I know they will all be told over time,” Ian captioned the post. “For now, what I know is that Meat’s legacy will live on through his family – Pearl, Amanda and Revel.“Their forever love for their father/grandfather (Papa Meat) outweighs the heaviness of their hearts.

Jack Black has honoured the late actor and musician Meat Loaf, who died from reported complications due to COVID last week (January 20).Black, also an actor and musician, paid tribute to the artist who starred in his band Tenacious D‘s film The Pick Of Destiny in 2006.“I think I was 9 years old when my big sister took me to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Meat Loaf rocked the hell out of that movie,” Black began his post on Instagram.“25 years later I begged him to play my father in my band’s movie The Pick Of Destiny and by god he rocked the hell out of that one too.

Chris Willman Music WriterIn 2016, I went into a conference room in Beverly Hills to spend a couple hours talking with Meat Loaf, who had just finished recording what would be his final studio album, “Braver Than We Are.” The project found him dipping into nearly 50 years’ worth of Jim Steinman songs that he’d never gotten to or that had been newly revised, and he also brought in Ellen Foley and Karla DeVito for cameos to really make the project feel like old home week, as much he was adamantly opposed to trying to recreate the sound of his 1977 breakout, “Bat Out of Hell.”The purpose of our get-together was to create some press notes for “Braver Than We Are,” but the conversation often detoured toward “Bat,” his history with Steinman, the rejection they experienced before becoming stars, and the working methods he used in firmly believing that he was an actor above all, and a singer secondarily. Almost none of that 2016 chat ever saw the light of day, but with Meat Loaf having died on Thursday, it seems like an appropriate occasion for Variety to bring some of our lively conversation out from the vault, as we say a last adieu to Marvin Lee Aday.

Meat Loaf’s wife, Deborah Aday, discussed the late rocker’s final moments and offered some details about their love story following his death at age 74.  A representative for the musician, whose real name was Marvin Lee Aday, confirmed on Facebook Friday that he died surrounded by his wife and daughters, Pearl and Amanda, along with close friends. Speaking exclusively to People just days after losing her husband, Deborah described the grief she’s experiencing after seeing her husband take "his last breath." "The grief I feel over the loss of my husband is gut-wrenching," she told the outlet.  "I was lying close to Michael when he took his last breath and my sadness is beyond words.

Eric Church paid tribute to late rocker Meat Loaf by performing one of the “Bat Out of Hell” singer’s biggest hits during his Saturday night concert in Detroit.

Meat Loaf’s daughter vows to have the rock legend’s back “forever” following his sudden passing.

Meat Loaf's daughter says she will love and cherish him "forever" two days following his death. Pearl Aday took to Instagram early Saturday, sharing a photo of the father-daughter duo on stage embracing.  "I love you always, no matter what. I love you with my whole heart," Pearl wrote.

Meat Loaf have shared fond memories of the US rocker as they described his death as “our loss, Heaven’s gain”. The “kind and talented” musician was praised by his fellow artists for sharing his love of music and performing with the world. A post on his official Facebook page announced he had died aged 74, with his wife Deborah at his side and added that his daughters, Pearl and Amanda, “and close friends have been with him throughout the last 24 hours”.

Meat Loaf.The legendary rock star, whose real name was Marvin Lee Aday, died Thursday at the age of 74. Foley, who was one of Meat Loaf's longtime collaborators and worked with him on the hit single «Paradise by the Dashboard Light,» reflects on their friendship and looks back at his legacy.«I finally got a text at 2:40 this morning, and all these things just flood back.

Meat Loaf trying to push Prince Andrew into a moat has gone viral following the rock star’s death.The US singer and actor (real name Marvin Lee Aday) passed away last night (January 20), according to a statement posted on his official Facebook page this morning (January 21). A cause of death is not yet known.Since the news broke, fans and figures from the world of entertainment have taken to social media to pay tribute and share stories from Meat Loaf’s career.One story in particular that has garnered a lot of attention is the time he threatened to push Prince Andrew in a moat when he appeared as a contestant on It’s A Royal Knockout in 1987.The show was a one-off charity event staged on the lakeside lawn of Alton Towers.

A.D. Amorosi When powerhouse vocalist-actor Meat Loaf eulogized composer-producer Jim Steinman last April in Rolling Stone, the singer – who died Thursday at age 74 – said of his “Bat Out of Hell” partner, “We belonged heart and soul to each other.

The rock music world has lost a legend. Meat Loaf passed away on Thursday (January 20) at the age of 74. “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight,” his family wrote on Facebook. “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. From his heart to your souls…don’t ever stop rocking!”

Meat Loaf, born Marvin Lee Aday, passed away on Thursday after suffering from severe COVID-19 symptoms. He was 74.

Meat Loaf has died. News broke of the legendary performer's death on Friday morning. He was 74.Meat Loaf, whose real name was Marvin Lee Aday, is best known for his on-stage antics, top-selling 1977 album, his hit song, «I Would Do Anything for Love (but I Won't Do That).» He also had film and TV roles in and .Stars and fans alike have been sharing tributes to the late musician-actor on social media. Cher wrote, «Had So Much Fun With Meat Loaf When We Did  'Dead Ringer'. Am Very Sorry For His Family, Friends,and Fans.

longtime manager Michael Greene. “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight,” the statement said.

In memoriam. Legendary musician Meat Loaf (born Marvin Lee Aday) has died. He was 74.

The world is mourning the loss of legendary musician and actor Meat Loaf.