Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe outsize personality of U.S. rock singer Meatloaf, who died age 74, was cherished and mourned across Europe where news of his passing dampened many a breakfast table on Friday.TV host Piers Morgan said: “RIP Meat Loaf, 74.
One of rock music’s all-time great characters whose seminal iconic album Bat Out Of Hell is one of the biggest-selling records in history.
A wondrously talented, flamboyant, funny, outrageous and rebellious chameleon. Sad news.”British actor Stephen Fry said: “I hope paradise is as you remember it from the dashboard light, Meat Loaf.
Had a fun time performing a sketch with him on Saturday Live way back in the last century.”The singer’s connection to the road was a recurring theme for many fans.
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