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Offline Simon

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Meat Loaf dies at 74
« on: January 21, 2022, 09:57 »
Meat Loaf, the singer whose Bat Out Of Hell album is one of the best-selling of all time, has died at the age of 74.

The news was confirmed on the star's Facebook page by his family.

"Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side," a message read.

The Bat Out of Hell star sold 100 million albums worldwide and appeared in movies like Fight Club, the Rocky Horror Picture Show and Wayne's World.

"Daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends have been with him throughout the last 24 hours," his family continued.

"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," his family added.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60080934
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Offline daveeb

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Re: Meat Loaf dies at 74
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2022, 12:43 »
Quote from: Simon on January 21, 2022, 09:57
Meat Loaf, the singer whose Bat Out Of Hell album is one of the best-selling of all time, has died at the age of 74.

The news was confirmed on the star's Facebook page by his family.

"Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side," a message read.

The Bat Out of Hell star sold 100 million albums worldwide and appeared in movies like Fight Club, the Rocky Horror Picture Show and Wayne's World.

"Daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends have been with him throughout the last 24 hours," his family continued.

"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," his family added.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60080934

That's a real shame I always enjoyed listening to him.  :(
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Re: Meat Loaf dies at 74
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2022, 13:12 »
He's back with Jim Steinman now.  :rip:
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Re: Meat Loaf dies at 74
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2022, 13:19 »
A fantastic performer.  But with his weight I'm surprised he lived so long.   :rip:
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Re: Meat Loaf dies at 74
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2022, 14:00 »
I believe he had lost quite a bit of weight in recent years, but was also suffering from other health problems.
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« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2022, 16:23 »
I thought he was going to burst a blood vessel in Rocky Horror. 
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