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Meat Loaf, the Grammy-winning American singer and actor, has died at the age of 74. An official announcement 

Meat Loaf, born Marvin Lee Aday, was best known for the 1977 album “Bat Out Of Hell,” one of the best-selling albums of all time, having sold 43 million copies worldwide. Meat Loaf won a 1994 Grammy Award for the song "I'd Do Anything For Love." 

Meat Loaf also appeared in over 65 movies, with iconic roles in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Fight Club,” among others.

"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," the statement read. "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 cause of death is unknown at this time. 

“Bat Out Of Hell” was a landmark album for the singer and rock n' roll overall, with one critic describing it as "

 of the 500 greatest albums of all time published in 2003 and 2012, but 

Meat Loaf's death comes one year after composer, lyricist, and record producer Jim Steinman, his creative partner on “Bat Out Of Hell” and many other projects, 

After a long fallout with Steinman, the pair reunited to work on 1993's “Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell,” which birthed Meat Loaf's most iconic hit, "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)." The album sold over 15 million copies.

 into a stage production, “Bat Out Of Hell: The Musical.” It opened at Manchester's Opera House in the U.K. and later made its U.S. debut at New York City Center.

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Meat Loaf, born Marvin Lee Aday, was best known for “Bat Out Of Hell,” one of the best selling albums of all time.

Meatloaf performs at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2012

Meat Loaf, Grammy-winning singer famous for 'I'd Do Anything For Love,' has died

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