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Meat Loaf
Birthday:
27 Sep, 1947
Date of Death:
20 Jan, 2022
Cause of death:
Covid-19 complications
Nationality:
American
Famous As:
Singer actor
Age at the time of death:
74
Early Life
Meat Loaf was an American singer and actor. He was popularly known for his album “Bat Out of Hell”. With over 100 million records sold worldwide, Loaf was one of the most successful artists in Rock history.
Birth and Family
Meat Loaf was born Marvin Lee Aday in Dallas, Texas, on September 27, 1947. He was the son of Wilma Artie (née Hukel), a schoolteacher and member of the Vo-di-o-do Girls gospel music quartet, and Orvis Wesley Aday, a former police officer.
Childhood Nickname
He acquired the name “Meat Loaf” due to his weight from his seventh-grade classmates. As a child, Loaf would often accompany his mother in driving to the bars in Dallas to look for his father, who turned into a drunk after he was discharged from the U.S. Army during World War II due to his injuries.
Childhood Struggles
He also grew up attending church, especially Bible study every Sunday. Loaf’s childhood was marked by abuse, poverty, and health problems. He recalled his father lunged at him with a knife after falsely accusing the teen of having girls in his bedroom.
Education
Loaf attended Thomas Jefferson High School, where he appeared in school stage productions. He briefly attended Lubbock Christian College and later transferred to North Texas State University.
Passion for Music and Theater
Loaf’s passion for music and theater caused him to join several bands in his teens and twenties. After Meat Loaf met Jim Steinman in 1973, they created Bat Out of Hell, a rock opera album. The album was a commercial success and sold over 50 million copies worldwide.
Success with Bat Out of Hell
Meat Loaf went on to release several more albums but none of them were able to reach the levels of success as Bat Out of Hell. His reunion with Steinman in 1993 resulted in Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell which was another commercial success.
Bat Out of Hell Trilogy
He followed it with Bat Out of Hell II: The Monster Is Loose which was the final album in the trilogy.
Meat Loaf's Quote's
Health Struggles and Continued Career
Meat Loaf continued to tour and record albums in the 2000s and 2010s despite suffering from various health issues.
Marriage and Family
Meat Loaf was married to Leslie G. Edmondson, in 1979. He adopted Leslie’s daughter from a previous marriage. In 1981, they had a daughter together.
Death
Meat Loaf passed away in 2022 at the age of 74.
Profile Snapshot
Name:
Meat Loaf
Popular Name:
Meat Loaf
Gender:
Male
Cause of Death:
Covid-19 complications
Spouse:
Leslie EdmondsDeborah Gillespie
Place of Birth:
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Place of Death:
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation / Profession:
Singer actor
Personality Type
Campaigner: Enthusiastic, creative and sociable free spirits, who can always find a reason to smile. Meat Loaf was an energetic and outgoing person who enjoyed being the center of attention. They are spontaneous individuals who enjoy expressing themselves creatively.
Meat Loaf's Interesting Facts
Meat Loaf gained nearly 70 pounds in weight to avoid being drafted into the army
Meat Loaf got into a spat with Prince Andrew in 1987 over the Prince’s wife
He presented his first wife with a Salmon when he proposed to her
He is an avid rubber duck collector which is his most prized possession
Achievements & Awards
He won a Brit Award for Best Selling Single and Album in 1994
Meat Loaf won a Grammy Award for Best Solo Rock Vocal in 1994
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