Meat Loaf dead: Bat Out of Hell singer dies aged 74

ok.co.uk:

Bat Out of Hell singer Michael Lee Aday, better known as Meat Loaf, has died at the age of 74.The Grammy award winner passed away on Thursday 20 January evening with his wife Deborah by his side.

A statement was made on his Facebook page announcing the heartbreaking news, which read: "Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side. "Daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends have been with him throughout the last 24 hours. "His amazing career spanned 6 decades that saw him sell over 100 Million albums worldwide and star in over 65 movies, including “Fight Club”, “Focus”, “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Wayne’s World.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

You can sign up at the top of the page. "“Bat Out of Hell” remains one of the top 10 selling albums of all time." It added: "We know how much he meant to so many of you and we truly appreciate all of the love and support as we move through this time of grief in losing such an inspiring artist and beautiful man. "We thank you for your understanding of our need for privacy at this time.

From his heart to your souls…don’t ever stop rocking!" Fans immediately took to Twitter to share their devastation upon hearing the news as one person wrote: "#Meatloaf absolutely gutted!