The singer, best known for epic hits including Bat Out of Hell and I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), topped charts around the world and sold millions of records with his trademark bombastic showmanship.
His family announced his death on his Facebook page saying: “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 six 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. Bat Out of Hell remains one of the top 10-selling albums of all time.”
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