Meat Loaf, the singer and actor whose debut album "Bat Out of Hell" in 1977 became one of the best-selling of all time, has died at the age of 74. While no official cause of death has been shared, TMZ reported that sources with knowledge of the moments leading up to Meat Loafs passing claimed that he was seriously ill with COVID-19 before his death. [32][36], Meat Loaf and Steinman spent time seeking a record deal; however, their approaches were rejected by each record company, because their songs did not fit any specific recognized music industry style. On November 17, 2003, during a performance at London's Wembley Arena, on his Couldn't Have Said It Better tour, he collapsed of what was later diagnosed as WolffParkinsonWhite syndrome, a condition marked by an extra electrical pathway in the heart which causes symptoms like a rapid heartbeat. [122], In 2001, he sold his 5,083 square foot house in Mandeville Canyon near Los Angeles to Greg Kinnear for $3.6 million. [56][25] Meat Loaf also tried stand-up comedy, appearing several times in Connecticut. The rock music icon not only had incredible skill with words, but his theatrical performances were next level. . Meat Loaf detailed how he struggled with mental health issues and turned to alcohol for a year while facing an emotional breakdown. Published Jan. 21, 2022 Updated Jan. 22, 2022. [18] He used the inheritance he received from his mother's death to rent an apartment in Dallas and isolated himself for three-and-a-half months until a friend found him. No cause of death was confirmed, but TMZ reported that Meat Loafwhose real name was Marvin Lee Adaydied after falling "seriously ill" with COVID-19 in recent weeks. 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[21] It features two songs by Steinman, both previously recorded, "Nowhere Fast" and "Surf's Up". [46], On December 5, 1981, Meat Loaf and the Neverland Express were the musical guests for Saturday Night Live where he and former fellow Rocky Horror Picture Show actor Tim Curry performed a skit depicting a One-Stop Rocky Horror Shop. Meat Loafs family have also yet to confirm or deny these claims. Meat Loaf died on January 20, 2022, at the age of 74. Jim Steinman, who wrote and produced huge hits for Meat Loaf, Air Supply, Celine Dion and Bonnie Tyler, is dead . [75] In May 2006, Meat Loaf sued Steinman and his manager in federal District Court in Los Angeles, seeking $50million and an injunction against Steinman's use of the phrase. While growing up, he attended church with his mother and studied the Bible, which influenced his work. [40], Bat Out of Hell has sold an estimated 43 million copies globally, including 15million in the United States, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. The album featured three new songs co-written by Steinman two with Andrew Lloyd Webber and one with Don Black, "Is Nothing Sacred", released as a single. In the film, Meat Loaf played Bob Paulsen, a man with testicular cancer who developed gynecomastia and joined the Fight Club after meeting Norton's Narrator at a support group meeting. The iconic rocker and star of Rocky Horror Picture Show had battled health problems for many years and even had to have. Image: Torsten Sukrow/SULUPRESS.DE/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images. Meat Loaf appeared in over 50 films and television shows,[8] sometimes as himself or as characters resembling his stage persona. [63] It included three singles that hit the top 40, including "I'd Lie for You (And That's the Truth)" (which reached No. 1 in the UK chart for seven consecutive weeks. His sudden death has left fans wondering about his real cause of deathand were sharing everything we know so far below. [5] He was reportedly ill with COVID-19 earlier in January and reporting by TMZ suggested that he died from COVID-19 complications. [56] For a brief time after Amanda's birth, they lived in Westport, Connecticut. But Im sorry, I understood stopping life for a little while, but they cannot continue to stop life because of politics. And on CNN last night, it finally came out that the masks were all wearing are useless. Meat Loaf was born in Dallas, Texas, on September 27, 1947,[9][10] the son of Wilma Artie (ne Hukel), a school teacher and member of the Vo-di-o-do Girls gospel music quartet, and Orvis Wesley Aday, a former police officer who went into business selling a homemade cough remedy with his wife and a friend under the name of the Griffin Grocery Company. 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[72], From February 20 to 22, 2004, during an Australian tour, Meat Loaf performed with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, in a set of concerts recorded for the album Bat Out of Hell: Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. When Meat Loaf died on Thursday at the age of 74, it marked the final note of a decades-long career filled with spellbinding highs and several setbacks, many of which were health-related. [66] I'd Lie for You (And That's the Truth) was a duet with Patti Russo, who had been touring with Meat Loaf and singing on his albums since 1993. Who's Still Together From 'The Perfect Match'? But according to TMZ, the singer became. His other singles, "I'd Lie for You (And That's the Truth)" and "Not a Dry Eye in the House", were written by Diane Warren.[67]. [citation needed], On October 26, 2010, Meat Loaf (credited as Meat Loaf Aday) appeared on the Fox television series Glee in "The Rocky Horror Glee Show", the series' tribute episode to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The rock star, known for songs like . [149] Notable people who posted tributes include Bonnie Tyler, Cher, Brian May, Boy George, Piers Morgan, Travis Tritt, Marlee Matlin, Stephen Fry, his Rocky Horror co-star Nell Campbell, and Donald Trump. advertisement. She hasn't done anything wrong but she's been forced into thinking that what she is saying is true". In 1981, Leslie gave birth to Amanda Aday, later a television actress. The performances included the Australian Boys' Choir singing back-up on a Couldn't Have Said It Better track, "Testify". Am Very Sorry For His Family,Friends,& Fans, wrote Cher, referring to their 1981 single Dead Ringer For Love. The pop star added, Am I imagining It, or Are Amazing Ppl In The Arts Dying every other Day., R.I.P Meatloaf. [21] In 1985, Meat Loaf took part in some comedy sketches in the UK with Hugh Laurie. While no official cause of death has been shared, TMZ reported that sources with knowledge of the moments leading up to Meat Loaf's passing claimed that he was "seriously ill" with COVID-19 before his death. [24], With the publicity generated from Hair, Meat Loaf accepted an invitation by Motown, in Detroit, to record only the vocals with fellow Hair performer Shaun "Stoney" Murphy on an album of songs written and selected by the Motown production team. [58], Following the success of Meat Loaf's touring in the 1980s, he and Steinman began work during December 1990 on Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell which was released in September 1993. when Meat Loaf was 19 years old, his mother died from cancer and his father barely . [150] Meat Loaf had asthma and, in July 2011, he fainted on stage while performing in Pittsburgh due to an asthma attack. [166], Note: Meat Loafs band The Neverland Express has since continued with American Idol winner Caleb Johnson. They dont stop you from getting Covid., Later, when the interview said, Were being controlled by everybody, Meat Loaf replied, Yeah, I know. [94], In May 2009, Meat Loaf began work on the album Hang Cool Teddy Bear in the studio with Green Day's American Idiot album producer Rob Cavallo, working with such writers as Justin Hawkins, Rick Brantley, Ollie Wride, Tommy Henriksen, and Jon Bon Jovi. The 74-year-old "Bat Out of Hell" singer who was reportedly critically ill with COVID-19 before he passed away Thursday . People with this disease suffer from fast heart rate and other arrhythmias. at the age of 74. [54][55] It was a minor success with a few commercially successful singles, the most successful being "Modern Girl". The album, titled Stoney & Meatloaf (with Meat Loaf spelled as one word), was released in September 1971 and included the single "What You See Is What You Get"; it reached number 36 on the Best Selling Soul Singles chart and number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Of the twelve songs on the album, two are written by Steinman. Six U.S. shows were also added for October and December 2008. [151][152][153], He collapsed again while on stage in Edmonton in June 2016 due to severe dehydration, after having already cancelled two other shows due to illness. [141], On October 25, 2012, Meat Loaf endorsed Mitt Romney for president, citing poor RussiaUnited States relations as a major reason he had been "arguing for Mitt Romney for a year". Louie, who played Mom Baskets on Zach Galifianakis' comedy series Baskets, was hospitalized while . [29] The success of the musical led to the filming of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in which Meat Loaf played only Eddie, a decision he said made the movie not as good as the musical. [13], His father was an alcoholic who went on drinking binges for days at a time, which started when he was medically discharged from the U.S. Army during World War II after being wounded by fragments from a mortar shell. For only the third time in his career, Meat Loaf released an album without any songs written by Steinman (not counting live bonus tracks on special edition releases). Meat Loaf's bombastic rock operas catapulted him to the status of musical icon. 8 on the Billboard 200,[80] and sold 81,000 copies in its opening week,[81] but after that did not sell as well in the United States and yielded no hit singles, although it was certified gold. [96][97][98] The first single from the album, "Los Angeloser", was released for download on April 5 with the album charting at number 4 in the UK Albums Chart on April 25, 2010. 13 in the United States[64] and No. Several of his songs, such as "40 Days" and "Fall from Grace", have religious themes. In the 2000s, he collapsed three times while performing. [2][3], After the commercial success of Bat Out of Hell and Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell, and earning a Grammy Award for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance for the song "I'd Do Anything for Love", Meat Loaf nevertheless experienced some difficulty establishing a steady career within the United States. Their first gig was opening for Cheap Trick in Chicago. [132] He also expressed support for the English Association football team Hartlepool United F.C. Rock and pop hitmaker Jim Steinman, who wrote and composed music for Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, Celine Dion, and more, died Monday in Danbury, Connecticut. Marvin Lee Aday, better known as Meat Loaf, has died at the age of 74, a representative for the musician confirmed to Fox News. He was being treated for Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, but lost his battle on Friday morning at the age of 68, his publicist told TMZ. Struggling with mental health issues, Meat Loaf said he turned to alcohol for nearly a year amid an emotional breakdown, only recovering thanks to psychotherapy (four sessions a week for a year) and the support of his then-wife Leslie. MEAT LOAF, THE 'I'D DO ANYTHING FOR LOVE' SINGER, DEAD AT 74 In. In the course of the contest he had a notable dramatic showdown with fellow contestant Gary Busey which was then televised. [76] Steinman and his representatives attempted to block the album's release. Meat Loaf's longtime agent Michael Greene delivered. Meat Loaf gained national exposure as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on March 25, 1978. But how did Meat Loaf die, exactly? Loud". [154] The playback containing his pre-recorded, voice-over vocal track continued while he lay unconscious on the stage, which caused controversy over lip syncing, claims that Meat Loaf denied, saying that his mic was live. We thank you for your understanding of our need for privacy at this time. The "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad" singer, who died with his wife Deborah and daughters Pearl and Amanda by his side, broke through in 1977 with his debut album Bat Out of Hell but issues with his "strained" voice nearly derailed his success very early on. READ ALSO: Avicii Once Faced Heartbreak After Legendary Musicians Refused to Work With Him, New Documentary Explains Why. His family confirmed his cause of death, . If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, STYLECASTER may receive an affiliate commission. Meat Loaf died on January 20, 2022, at the age of 74. [18], Meat Loaf was a vegetarian from 1981 to 1992. [31], In 1976, Meat Loaf recorded lead vocals for Ted Nugent's album Free-for-All when regular Nugent lead vocalist Derek St. Holmes temporarily quit the band. Daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends have been with him throughout the last 24 hours, the statement read. The legendary musician also confirmed to Rolling Stonethat he was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. All rights reserved. "[142] The same day, he performed "America the Beautiful" standing next to Romney. Singer Meat Loaf died this week aged 74. 01:23. Rock star Meat Loaf reportedly died at 74 after contracting the coronavirus and becoming seriously ill. [41] In Australia, it knocked the Bee Gees off the No. [68] The single version of this song is a duet with Patti Russo, whereas the album version is a solo song by Meat Loaf. According to TMZ, the singer died of Covid-related complications. Wife . [16][17] After attending college at Lubbock Christian University, he transferred to North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas). [161][162] After his health rapidly declined, his two daughters rushed to see him in the hospital with his wife being beside him as he died. It is true he had a stroke ( source) but it is not clear if he had Covid as there has been no announcement of such news, and the cause of death has not been revealed by the family. But long before he caught the dreaded virus, Meat Loaf faced health setbacks that tested him for years. [145], Meat Loaf said that he did not believe in climate change. He was 74. Plus, details on his wife and children. But before reports could pour in about Meat Loafs cause of death,many celebrities who worked with and knew him were already paying homage to the rock star on social media. They claim he was due to attend a business dinner a few days before his . The late rocker Meat Loaf was outspokenly anti-vaccine mandate and anti-mask before his death once telling a reporter, "If I die, I die, but I'm not going to be controlled . It received positive reviews from critics and fans alike. The late rocker Meat Loaf was outspokenly anti-vaccine mandate and anti-mask before his death once telling a reporter, "If I die, I die, but I'm not going to be controlled," according to reports Friday. [155] After the incident, Meat Loaf used acupuncture, physical therapy and a trainer for four days a week, an hour and a half each session. He auctioned shots to the 100 highest bidders and then took his place between the goal posts. PHOTO SUPPLIED/TheNikkiMason. Sources also confirmed that his condition quickly worsened, leading him to suffer more complications. [141][143], In a 2017 interview with Billboard, he made positive remarks about President Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, and Donald Trump Jr.; they had worked together on The Celebrity Apprentice in 2011. The following week, he underwent a surgical procedure intended to correct the problem. In 1993, he sat down for an interview with People, where he confessed that he did not know how to deal with things that were happening around him. "I didn't know how to deal with what was going on around me," he told PEOPLE in 1993 of stepping away from the spotlight a year after the album was released. He appeared as the Spice Girls' bus driver in the 1997 movie Spice World and as Red in the 1998 thriller/drama film Black Dog alongside Patrick Swayze and Randy Travis. His wife Deborah, whom he married in 2007, and his two children Pearl and Amanda, whom he shared with his ex-wife Leslie Aday, were all that he left behind. Louie, who played Mom Baskets on Zach Galifianakis' comedy series Baskets, was hospitalized while battling cancer. ", Meat Loaf said that he tried to maintain his physical therapy routine with a treadmill, recumbent bike, free weights and a stress machine, but "COVID put me back to zero. "I had eight shows booked in the U.K., and I felt really strong about being able to do them," he told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in August. Meat Loaf died on January 20, 2022, with TMZ reporting he died from Covid - although these claims are yet to be confirmed. The album features songs called "All of Me", "Blue Sky", "The Giving Tree", "Mad, Mad World", and a duet with Patti Russo called "Our Love and Our Souls". The immediate success of Bat Out of Hell II led to the sale of over 15 million copies, and the single "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" reached number one in 28 countries. [164][165][145] The Queen's Guard performed a rendition of "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)". [108], In September 2016, Braver Than We Are, a 10-track album created with Jim Steinman, was released. [140] He donated to the presidential campaigns of Republican candidates Rick Santorum and John McCain, the latter of whom became the party's nominee in the 2008 United States presidential election. [144] When asked if he would vote for Trump, Meat Loaf said: "I would vote for you. "COVID hit. [109][110], In January 2020, during an interview for The Mirror, Meat Loaf announced "I'm not old. He later noted in the same interview that he'd undergone knee surgery, which was preventing him from putting on the high-energy shows he was used to performing. He also said that he spent time with fellow musicians mainly in work-related situations rather than social ones. Mrs. Justin Bieber 'Ghost' Lyrics Explained: Is Hit Song About Selena Gomez not Hailey Bieber? (WGHP) Legendary singer Meat Loaf died Thursday at the age of 74. [159][160], Meat Loaf died in Nashville, Tennessee, on the evening of January 20, 2022, at the age of 74. [26], In December 1972, Meat Loaf was in the original off-Broadway production of Rainbow at the Orpheum Theatre in New York. Michael Lee Aday (born Marvin Lee Aday; September 27, 1947 - January 20, 2022), known professionally as Meat Loaf, was an American rock . Patti Russo accompanied him on the tour, continuing through mid-2011. Glastonbury Festival 2023 Lineup Revealed: Elton John, Lana Del Rey, Lizzo, More! Theatrical rocker Meat Loaf collapses on stage in Edmonton June 16, 2016. [43] Meat Loaf then played the role of Travis Redfish in the movie Roadie until his singing voice returned. From his heart to your souls don't ever stop rocking!" While a cause of death is yet to be. [23], The band then underwent several changes of lead guitarists, changing the name of the band each time, to names including Popcorn Blizzard and Floating Circus. The album debuted at No. Michael Lee Aday (born Marvin Lee Aday; September 27, 1947 January 20, 2022), known professionally as Meat Loaf, was an American rock singer and actor with a powerful, wide-ranging voice, famous for his theatrical live shows. [42], In 1979, Steinman started to work on Bad for Good, the intended follow-up to 1977's Bat Out of Hell. Meat Loaf sang lead on five of the album's nine tracks. His condition quickly became critical, and he died on 20 January 2022. While his voice became fan-favorite, his "strained" voice almost disrupted his success during the early days of his career. In the United Kingdom alone, its 2.1million sales put it in 38th place. Obituary: Meat Loaf. Meat Loaf the actor and singer who has one of the best-selling albums in history has died. Meat Loaf appears (uncredited) as Jack Black's father in the 2006 film Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, providing vocals on the film's opening song "Kickapoo". [12] He was later called "M.L." He also attributed the nickname to an incident where, after he stepped on a football coach's foot, the coach yelled 'Get off my foot, you hunk of meatloaf!'". Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale. Meat Loaf, born Michael Lee Aday in Dallas, Texas, had a spectacular rock music career that spanned six decades. "For about five years I couldn't work. He received the 1994 Brit Award in the United Kingdom for best-selling album and single. Much of which came as the result of losing his mother to breast cancer. After he hired an agent, he auditioned for the Public Theater's production of More Than You Deserve. [59] This song stayed at No. Born Marvin Lee Aday and later legally known as Michael, the musician died on Thursday with his wife, Deborah. Bat Out of Hell has, as of December 2020, spent a total of 522 weeks in the Top 200 in the UK chart. Meat Loaf cancelled his entire European tour for 2007 after being diagnosed with a cyst on his vocal cords. TMZ reports their sources said the singer was scheduled to attend a business dinner this week, but the dinner was canceled after he "became seriously ill with COVID.". Although Meat Loaf's official cause of death has yet to be confirmed, he famously labeled face masks a "nuisance" in an interview about COVID-19 published last August. He also appeared in the musical Hair, both on and Off-Broadway. The singer, known for hit albums like Bat Out of Hell and appearances in films like Fight Club and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died Thursday night, his agent confirmed.On Friday, TMZ reported that earlier this week, Meat Loaf was scheduled to attend a business dinner for a show he was . His highly theatrical, energetic performances also put a strain on his health in the 1970s, he shattered his leg after leaping off stage, and he collapsed three times while performing in the 2000s. ROCK singer Meat Loaf has tragically died age 74. I didn't want the responsibility anymore.". [112] Meat Loaf's longtime collaborator Jim Steinman died on April 19, 2021, of kidney failure. American singer and actor Meat Loaf has died. A cause of death has not been disclosed. If I die, I die, but Im not going to be controlled.. The rock veteran was among the most popular musicians of all time, selling millions of albums around the world. He coached children's baseball or softball in each of the Connecticut towns where he lived, including for his daughter's team at Joel Barlow High School. In October 2006, Meat Loaf's private jet had to make an emergency landing at London Stansted Airport after the plane's forward landing gear failed. Sources told TMZ that the 74-year-old "Bat Out of Hell" star was due to. Also on the show, Curry performed "The Zucchini Song" and Meat Loaf & the Neverland Express performed "Bat Out of Hell" and "Promised Land".
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