How Meat Loaf got his nickname: Rock legend’s multitude of explanations

Meat Loaf’s final TV appearances is set to be aired in a new episode of the US paranormal series Ghost Hunters.The rock star – whose real name was Marvin Lee Aday – died on January 21 at the age of 74, his family confirmed in a statement.Meat Loaf was a keen paranormal investigator and worked with the Ghost Hunters team numerous times after his first appearance on the show in 2009. He joined them on an investigation for one last time in September 2021, visiting an old farmhouse in Tennessee.“I am so incredibly honoured and thankful to Jason [Hawes, star and co-producer of the show] and the team for inviting me out again,” Meat Loaf says in a new trailer for the episode.Hawes adds: “A lot of people don’t realise with Meat Loaf, that he’s been investigating claims of the paranormal for a long time.

THE most famous phrase in showbusiness is, “The show must go on!”. It originates in the 19th century in circuses, when either performers got injured doing death-defying stunts or animals got loose, and the ringmaster would bound out to keep the entertainment going and stop the audience from worrying or panicking and fleeing the Big Top.

Howard Stern is urging Meat Loaf’s family to speak out about COVID-19 vaccines. The "Bat Out of Hell" rocker, born Marvin Lee Aday, died on Jan. 20 at age 74.

Piers Morgan and Stephen Fry have led the tributes to comedy veteran Barry Cryer who died aged 86.The English writer was known for his talents as an actor and comedian, as well as writing for performers including Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson, Dick Emery, Kenny Everett, and Sir Bruce Forsyth.Broadcaster Piers branded Cryer a ‘giant of British comedy’ on social media and the 56-year-old journalist shared a photo of the late star smiling.He wrote: ‘RIP Barry Cryer, 86. Such a warm, funny and talented man. A giant of British comedy.

Meat Loaf to advocate for people to be vaccinated against COVID following the singer and actor’s death.The ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ icon – real name Marvin Lee Aday – passed away last Thursday (January 20), according to a statement posted on his official Facebook page. He was 74 years old.Reports have since emerged claiming Aday died after falling seriously ill with COVID, though a cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

Legendary comedian Barry Cryer has died at the age of 86.

Meat Loaf was in a ‘weird f**king cult’ over the Covid-19 vaccine, Howard Stern has claimed.The Bat Out Of Hell singer died last week at the age of 71, with tributes pouring in from around the entertainment world.His cause of death has not yet been officially confirmed, but an insider told TMZ that he died after reportedly falling ill with coronavirus.Speaking of the Rocky Horror Picture Show star’s death on his SiriusXM radio show, Stern told listeners: ‘Poor Meat Loaf got sucked into some weird f**king cult.‘And somehow really believed that—he made a statement, “I’d rather die a free man than take that vaccine”. And now he’s dead!’It is not known whether the musician, real name Michael Lee Aday, had been vaccinated before he died.Stern also urged his family to share their public support for the vaccine following his comments.‘I wish the family would come forward and say, “You know, when Meat Loaf was laying there in the hospital and he couldn’t breathe, he said, “I made a mistake.

Piers Morgan has hit out at Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, branding her interview with LBC "excruciating".The outspoken media personality, 56, didn't hold back as he blasted the politician for "not having a clue" as she spoke about how the UK would respond to an "attack from Russia".In view of his 7.9 million followers, the former newspaper editor shared his thoughts on the interview earlier today.Piers wrote: "This is excruciating."The Foreign Secretary, who wants to be Prime Minister, doesn’t seem to have a clue what she’s talking about on the vital foreign policy issue of the moment," he added.The star also shared a short clip of LBC host Nick Ferrari interviewing the Foreign Secretary on the topic of how the UK would react to a "Russian attack".

Meat Loaf's wife, Deborah, is reflecting on their life together. The «I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That),» singer, whose real name was Michael Lee Aday, died at the age of 74 last week, leaving behind Deborah and daughters Pearl, 46, and Amanda, 41, from a previous relationship. “The grief I feel over the loss of my husband is gut-wrenching. I was lying close to Michael when he took his last breath and my sadness is beyond words," Deborah tells ET of the loss in a statement.

Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian has paid tribute to his father-in-law Meat Loaf, who died last week aged 74.The legendary musician and actor – real name Marvin Lee Aday – passed away on Thursday (January 20), according to a statement posted on his official Facebook page. A cause of death is not yet officially known.Ian – who is married to Meat Loaf’s adopted stepdaughter, Pearl Aday – shared a pair of photographs on his Instagram account yesterday (January 24).The first image showed the late singer with Pearl and her sister Amanda, while the second is of Meat Loaf and his grandchild (Ian and Pearl’s son).“There are so many stories to tell, and I know they will all be told over time,” Ian captioned the post. “For now, what I know is that Meat’s legacy will live on through his family – Pearl, Amanda and Revel.“Their forever love for their father/grandfather (Papa Meat) outweighs the heaviness of their hearts.

Jack Black has honoured the late actor and musician Meat Loaf, who died from reported complications due to COVID last week (January 20).Black, also an actor and musician, paid tribute to the artist who starred in his band Tenacious D‘s film The Pick Of Destiny in 2006.“I think I was 9 years old when my big sister took me to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Meat Loaf rocked the hell out of that movie,” Black began his post on Instagram.“25 years later I begged him to play my father in my band’s movie The Pick Of Destiny and by god he rocked the hell out of that one too.

Piers Morgan's wife Celia Walden has hit out at celebrity chef Jamie Oliver after he revealed that he has recently hired a team of "offence advisors" to look over his recipes for content that could be branded offensive.

He may have been a rock star to the rest of the world, but to Meat Loaf‘s children, Amanda and Pearl, he was just a typical dad.

Meat Loaf’s daughter Amanda Aday has shared a sweet tribute to her father, sharing that his sense of humour was intact in his final hours.The iconic singer and actor died at the age of 74 with his wife Deborah by his side. In the last 24 hours of his life, he also saw his daughters Amanda and Pearl, and his closest friends.Amanda told People: ‘As soon as we could, we just went to his bedside at the hospital and just sat with him and held his hand,’ adding that she was ‘very thankful’ to be with her father.She said that the star – real name Michael Lee Aday – kept his personality, saying: ‘He flipped a couple of us off, which is very dad, very appropriate.

Meat Loaf's daughter says she will love and cherish him "forever" two days following his death. Pearl Aday took to Instagram early Saturday, sharing a photo of the father-daughter duo on stage embracing.  "I love you always, no matter what. I love you with my whole heart," Pearl wrote.

READ MORE: Monty Don bids farewell in "personal conclusion" to BBC seriesMeat Loaf has died at the age of 74, his family confirmed in a statement. The iconic rocker and star of Rocky Horror Picture Show had battled health problems for many years and even had to have "emergency back surgery". TMZ claimed earlier today that the singer did not attend a business dinner for his new show earlier this week.

Facebook page released a statement. Meat Loaf was 74. A post shared by Pearl (@pearlcaliforniacountry)«Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight surrounded by his wife Deborah, daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends,» the statement read.

Fight Club co-star Meat Loaf, who passed away aged 74 earlier this week.Sharing a still from 1999’s Fight Club where his character of the unnamed narrator is embraced by Robert Paulson (played by Meat Loaf), Norton wrote: “I don’t keep pictures from films around home. But I have this one in my office in a frame because it makes me smile every time.“It’s engraved ‘Love and Hugs, Meat’. It sums him up well.

PRINCE Edward gallops around in a mustard-yellow tunic. Princess Anne cheers as Gary Lineker and Tom Jones, dressed as vegetables, go hurtling down an obstacle course. Meanwhile Meat Loaf and Prince Andrew almost come to blows off camera.

Meat Loaf died.It was announced yesterday (Friday January 21) that Bat Out of Hell legend Meat Loaf had died aged 74.Meat Loaf, otherwise known as Michael Lee Aday, died on Thursday night (January 20) with his wife Deborah by his side, his agent Michael Greene announced.With many fans mourning the singer, it seemed that some were stunned when company Weber, which manufactures charcoal, gas, and electric outdoor grills, reportedly sent a cooking recipe for grilled meatloaf on Friday as part of its 'Recipe of the Week' email.A screenshot of an apology email, seemingly sent by the firm, has made its way onto Twitter.The photo was shared by a Twitter user named Adam, who wrote: "I cannot stop laughing."The email read: "Dear Adam, this morning you received our weekly 'Recipe of the Week email, which is sent to you every Friday."In today's email, we highlighted a grilled meatloaf recipe. At the time we shared this recipe with you, we were not aware of the unfortunate passing of American singer and actor Mr Marvin Lee Aday, also known as Meat Loaf.The screenshot has now gone viral, racking up hundreds of retweets and thousands of likes.Many seemed to find the situation amusing, as one wrote: "I've not laughed out loud in public for so long.

People Magazine.‘Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,’ she wrote.‘He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others. ‘Our family asks for respectful consideration during this private time. Thank you.’His cause of death was not provided.Regina shares Ian Jr with her ex-husband, legendary record producer Ian Alexander Sr, with the former couple welcoming their only child together in 1996.He had followed in his dad’s footsteps and entered into the music industry, unveiling his talents as a successful DJ.The Oscar winner previously revealed how close she had become to her son, with the pair getting matching tattoos reading ‘unconditional love’.In a recent interview, she described their bond as the most ‘fulfilling’ thing.‘You don’t know what unconditional love is,’ she said.