Grim Reaper singer Steve Grimmett has died, aged 62

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posted on Facebook, alongside photos of his father with their family. “But as dad was so well known the news is starting to reach out earlier than we would have liked.

Unfortunately, our dad passed away today and leaves a massive hole in the world and our hearts.“We are utterly heartbroken. Sleep tight dad.

We we always love you xxx.”The musician led the British heavy metal band from 1982 – when he took over from the previous singer Paul DeMercado – until the group disbanded in 1988.

In 2006, the band reformed under the moniker Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper, and were working on a new album before Grimmett’s death.It was with Grimmett – who would go on to be their only constant member – in the line-up that Grim Reaper released their debut album, ‘See You In Hell’, in 1983.