Brendan Cole has spoken of his sadness following the shock death of music legend, Meat Loaf.MORE: Brendan Cole speaks out on amazing first DOI performance after thinly-veiled dig at StrictlyThe Dancing on Ice star paid a heartfelt tribute to the "incredible talent" after it was confirmed by the singer's family on Friday that he had passed away at the age of 74.
Taking to his Instagram Stories, Brendan fondly remembered the time he was lucky enough to meet "the legend" after he performed on Strictly Come Dancing.WATCH: Meat Loaf's family confirm his death at the age of 74He penned: "The sad passing of an incredible talent.
I once had the pleasure of meeting the legend that is Meat Loaf as he finished singing on the Strictly set. As he came off stage he said to me, 'Hey, you're the bad boy… right?'"I will always remember this amazing moment.
Chuffed to have had it with such a superstar. He blessed many people. Thoughts are with his family! #meatloaf."MORE: Brendan Cole reveals thoughts about Strictly's Oti Mabuse joining DOI judging panelRELATED: In memoriam: remembering famous faces we lost in 2022Meat Loaf's passing was confirmed by his family in a Facebook statement. "Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side," they posted.
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