Meat Loaf died aged 74 after 'falling seriously ill with Covid'

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Legendary singer Meat Loaf died after becoming seriously ill with Covid-19, it has been reported.The musician – whose real name was Michael Lee Aday – was 74 years old at the time of his death, which was announced in a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Friday. “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight surrounded by his wife Deborah, daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends,” it read. “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.

Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page. “We thank you for your understanding of our need for privacy at this time.” A source has since told TMZ that the star had fallen seriously ill with Covid-19 earlier this week, as he was about to head to a business dinner, which he ended up having to cancel as he quickly deteriorated.

During the pandemic, Meat Loaf discussed Covid restrictions in a number of interviews. "I'm sorry, I understood stopping life for a little while, but they cannot continue to stop life because of politics," he told Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "And right now they're stopping because of politics.

And on CNN last night, it finally came out that the masks we’re all wearing are useless. But I've known that for six months. "They don't do anything.They don't stop you from getting Covid.They're just a nuisance and make your nose itch and make it so you can't breathe." The rock singer went on to say that he wouldn’t be controlled by anybody and that “if I die, I die”, although he did warn fans at the beginning of the pandemic to be.