Meat Loaf: Bat Out of Hell singer dead at 74

Rock'n'roll superstar died at home with his family by his side, his agent confirmed

The US singer and actor Meat Loaf has died aged 74, his agent has confirmed. Born Marvin Lee Aday and later legally known as Michael, the musician died on Thursday with his wife, Deborah Gillespie, by his side. No cause of death was shared but unconfirmed reports suggested he had died of Covid-19.

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," his family said in a statement. From his heart to your souls ... don't ever stop rocking!"