The Death And Legacy Of Rock And Roll Icon, Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf is notably recognized for his sweet vocals and excellent theatrical live shows.

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Loaf was commercially successful as a singer and actor when he was alive.

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His debut studio album peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

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His death was confirmed on his official Facebook page in the early hours on Friday.

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His family appreciated Loaf's fans and friends for their love and support in the announcement post.

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Fans expressed their grief on social media, especially Twitter.

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People testified to his honest and down-to-earth lifestyle when he was alive.

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The late singer suffered injuries from accidents while performing on stages.

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He broke his collarbone when he fell from a stage in an interview at the 2016 Texas Frightmare convention.

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