Tributes paid as ‘Bat Out of Hell’ singer and ‘Rocky Horror Show’ star dies

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Link: Meat Loaf news – latest: Tributes paid as ‘Bat Out of Hell’ singer and ‘Rocky Horror Show’ star dies | The Independent

 

Tributes are pouring in after Meat Loaf, famous singer of hits including “I’d Do Anything for Love”, died aged 74.

 

A post on his official Facebook page 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...

 

“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!”

 

“RIP, Meat Loaf. Thanks for being one of the reasons I fell in love with Rocky Horror Picture Show in the first place,” tweeted writer and historian Heather Wixson...

[dmj]

And like a bat out of hell he was gone

[LeMarchand]

 

My parents ran a restaurant for a while (might have been longer had they picked a more cosmopolitan place than a small town in Somerset!) and he was the biggest celebrity they had in. Lord knows how he found the place (pre internet*, so he must have been touring and the bus stopped in the town) but apparently he enjoyed the meal. My Mum didn't have a clue who he was and legend has it that she took his order and went into the kitchen and said, "There's a customer out there who says his name is Meat... Loaf?"

 

*To head off any pedantry, prior to the days when all businesses had websites and you could just search for nearby restaurants

Edited January 21, 2022 by LeMarchand

[HarryMonkey]

I think somebody somewhere must be tolling a bell

 

[elsiegee40]

I saw him in concert back in the 80s. He was brilliant.

 

I guess Heaven couldn’t wait any more. RIP Meat Loaf [emoji20]

Edited January 21, 2022 by elsiegee40

[StevieM]

He's [broken] out of his body and [flown] away.

[bald_pig]

His name was Robert Paulson

[dmj]

I'm going to cook this tonight as a tribute:

https://www.recipetineats.com/meatloaf-recipe/