Meat Loaf's career spanning six decades including Spice Girls film and real name

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.

Meat Loaf’s family is opening up about their devastating loss days after the performer died from coronavirus last Thursday. He was 74 years old.

Meat Loaf, whose real name is Michael Lee Aday, sadly passed away at the age of 74, tributes have been pouring in from his followers remembering his incredible music career. READ: Kevin Clifton shares emotional tribute following sad lossHowever, his daughter Amanda recently revealed that his home life was much more humble.

reacted with sadness when it lost rock legend Meat Loaf last week. The rocker's widow's heartache, however, is "beyond words."In a statement to People magazine, Deborah Gillespie said, "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 always referred to the "I'd Do Anything for Love" singer by his given name, Michael Aday. "I didn't see him as 'Meat.' I feel much gratitude for the outpouring of love I have received from around the world," she said.

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.

Chris Willman Music WriterAmong Meat Loaf’s critical defenders — which, as you may have realized if you’ve paid much attention over the years, is a very niche market in the world of rock tastemakers — there’s a word that comes up over and over again, employed as a sort of backhanded compliment: “ridiculous.” I’ve used it myself, and fairly recently. It’s a qualification meant to convey that we know rock ‘n’ roll is not supposed to be about Wagnerian grandiosity, eight-minute song lengths, singing that even a tenor at the Met might say could be toned down a little, fantastical Richard Corben cover paintings, 24-track recordings that can sound like 124… or that word that most strikes dread into the hearts of music critics everywhere: “suite.” If you’re going to profess your love for (or even just tolerance of) “Bat Out of Hell,” it’s necessary to preface or succeed that admission with a quick acknowledgement that you get just how silly it all is.

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 vows to have the rock legend’s back “forever” following his sudden passing.

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.

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.

TMZ, he was turning onto the busy street when his car collided with a Prius and his GMC Yukon SUV ended up ‘on top’ of the other car.His car then rolled onto a Porsche that was ‘directly behind’ his vehicle – with an eyewitness telling the publication it ‘looked like a stunt from a movie’.The Prius driver has reportedly been taken to the hospital with head injuries injuries.Arnold was seen speaking to others after the crash, and is thought to be doing ‘well’.Representatives for the Twins actor confirmed to the LA Times that he had just left his home and was driving a GMC Yukon, which hit a Prius.They said that he was not injured and stayed at the scene, also speaking with firefighters and police.Sources also told TMZ he was worried about the injured driver, and wanted to personally check up on her.‘There was a collision about 4.35 on Sunset and Allenford Avenue,’ a spokesperson for the LAPD told PA.‘It was a four vehicle traffic collision (and) fire departments and paramedics transported one female to a local hospital with an abrasion to her head.‘Neither alcohol nor drugs are suspected as a factor in this and all parties remained at the scene.’Law enforcement officials are conducting a full investigation into the accident.The crash comes after Arnold’s divorce from Maria Shriver was finalised recently, 10 years after they split.Iconic singer and actor Meat Loaf dies aged 74Adele breaks down in tears as she postpones Las Vegas residency day before first showAnna Kendrick and Bill Hader 'have been secretly dating for over a year'The former couple, who were married for 25 years and share four children together, settled their separation in the Superior Court, according to People Magazine.Maria, 66, initially filed for

News of rock and roll singer Meat Loaf’s death at age 74 was a shock that caught many by surprise. As the Broadway performer and "Bat Out of Hell" crooner receives a much-deserved send-off from a who’s who of Hollywood and showbiz, one part of the late "Hair" star's life – his nickname Meat Loaf – seemingly remains obscure.

Meat Loaf.The legendary rock star, whose real name was Marvin Lee Aday, died Thursday at the age of 74. Foley, who was one of Meat Loaf's longtime collaborators and worked with him on the hit single «Paradise by the Dashboard Light,» reflects on their friendship and looks back at his legacy.«I finally got a text at 2:40 this morning, and all these things just flood back.

paid tribute to his Fight Club co-star Meat Loaf, describing him as a ‘sweet soul’Today, it was announced that Meat Loaf – who was born Marvin Lee Aday and changed his name to Michael – had died at the age of 74.In addition to his illustrious musical career, the late singer was also a talented actor, appearing in The Rocky Horror Picture Show as Eddie and making a cameo in Spice World as bus driver Dennis.In 1999, the Bat Out Of Hell singer starred in Fight Club as Bob Paulson, who the Narrator (played by Norton) first meets at a support group for men with testicular cancer.Norton paid homage to his late cast mate in a couple of posts shared on Twitter, the first of which featured a picture of their Fight Club characters embracing in the support group scene.‘I don’t keep pictures from films around home. But I have this one in my office in a frame bc it makes me smile every time,’ he said.I donât keep pictures from films around home. But I have this one in my office in a frame bc it makes me smile every time.

Always with him. Meat Loaf’s wife, Deborah Gillespie, and his two daughters from his marriage to his ex-wife, Leslie Edmonds, were by his side when he died.