His debut album "Bat Out of Hell" is one of the top-selling albums of all time.
American singer and actor Meat Loaf has passed away. He was 74 years old.
His death was announced in a statement posted on his official Facebook page late Thursday.
"Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight along with his wife, Deborah," the statement read. "Daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends have been with him for the past 24 hours."
Born Marvin Lee Ade in Dallas in 1947, musician better known by his stage name Meat Loaf, went on to become a legendary voice in rock music with a career spanning six decades. He sold over 100 million albums worldwide and appeared in over 65 films, including iconic roles in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Fight Club".
Meat Loaf's 1977 debut album "Bat Out of Hell" is one of the best-selling albums of all time. He also won a 1994 Grammy Award for the song "I Do Anything for Love".
The statement on Meat Loaf's official Facebook page read, "We know how much he means to many of you and we really appreciate the love and support as we are such an inspiring artist." And let's go through this time of sorrow of losing a beautiful person." , "From his heart to your soul... never stop moving!"