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Did Meat Loaf star in The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
ROCKER Meat Loaf, born Marvin Lee Aday, has died at 74 years old.
His 1977 debut Bat Out of Hell became one of the best-selling albums of all time and has had an extensive career, including feature roles in films.
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Did Meat Loaf star in The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
Before his hit Bat Out of Hell came Meat Loaf’s role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
In the 1975 film adaptation of the Broadway musical, Meat Loaf played Eddie in the musical, a wild and crazily unfortunate ex-delivery boy who sings out Hot Patootie before reaching a tough end.
The film, which also featured Susan Sarandon and Tim Curry, has since become a cult classic.
Its soundtrack was also certified gold and reached the Top 50.
Meat Loaf also took on the role of Eddie as well as Dr. Scott in The Rocky Horror Show on stage in the 70s.
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Who was Meat Loaf?
Born in Dallas on September 27, 1947, Meat Loaf’s career spanned six decades across the music and film industries.
He played high school football before moving to New York City in the late 1960s when he began booking parts in theater productions.
He made his Broadway debut in the musical Hair in 1975 and later went on to star in Rockabye Hamlet in the following year.
Meat Loaf appeared as a musical guest on a 1978 episode of Saturday Night Live, performing his hits All Revved Up with Nowhere to Go and Two Out of Three Ain't Bad from his album Bat Out of Hell.
Fight Club, Roadie, Motorama, Crazy in Alabama, Stage Fright, Spice World, Leap of Faith, and Americathon are among his many other cinematic credits.
In addition, he participated in multiple episodes of the 2017-18 television series Ghost Wars.
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How did Meat Loaf die?
According to , after being critically ill with Covid-19, the musician canceled a business dinner for a new TV show he was supposed to be a part of earlier this week.
It's unknown whether Meat Loaf was vaccinated, but only months before his death, he said of Covid: "If I die, I die - I'm not going to be controlled."
His death was confirmed by his official on Friday morning.
“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,” read the post.
“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.
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“We thank you for your understanding of our need for privacy at this time.
“From his heart to your souls…don’t ever stop rocking,” the post concluded.
Meat Loaf dead – Bat Out Of Hell legend passes away aged 74 after career spanning six decades
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