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.