Meatloaf performs in Munich in 1985.
In pictures: Rock 'n' roll legend Meat Loaf
Meatloaf performs in Munich in 1985.
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Updated 7:30 AM EST, Fri January 21, 2022

Meat Loaf, the larger-than-life singer whose 1977 record "Bat Out of Hell" is one of the best-selling albums of all time, has died at age 74.

Meat Loaf, circa 1970
Meat Loaf, circa 1970
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Meat Loaf poses with fans.
Meat Loaf poses with fans.
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The performer appears in 1975's "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
The performer appears in 1975's "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
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Meat Loaf speaks into a bullhorn in 1977 in Los Angeles.
Meat Loaf speaks into a bullhorn in 1977 in Los Angeles.
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Meat Loaf is seen on April 12, 1978, during a performance at Symphony Hall in Atlanta.
Meat Loaf is seen on April 12, 1978, during a performance at Symphony Hall in Atlanta.
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Karla DeVito and Meat Loaf perform in March 1978 on the "Bat Out of Hell Tour."
Karla DeVito and Meat Loaf perform in March 1978 on the "Bat Out of Hell Tour."
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Meat Loaf performs in 1979 at Donington stadium in England.
Meat Loaf performs in 1979 at Donington stadium in England.
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Meat Loaf and Debbie Harry perform in the 1980 movie "Roadie."
Meat Loaf and Debbie Harry perform in the 1980 movie "Roadie."
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Tim Curry and Meat Loaf perform the "Tim and Meat's One-Stop Rocky Horror Shop" skit on December 5, 1981, on "Saturday Night Live."
Tim Curry and Meat Loaf perform the "Tim and Meat's One-Stop Rocky Horror Shop" skit on December 5, 1981, on "Saturday Night Live."
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Meat Loaf stands onstage on April 4,1994, in Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
Meat Loaf stands onstage on April 4,1994, in Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
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Meat Loaf performs with John Entwistle of The Who in 1987 in London.
Meat Loaf performs with John Entwistle of The Who in 1987 in London.
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Meat Loaf poses with his wife Leslie Aday.
Meat Loaf poses with his wife Leslie Aday.
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Meat Loaf performs in 1994 in the United Kingdom.
Meat Loaf performs in 1994 in the United Kingdom.
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Jay Leno interviews Meat Loaf on December 13, 1995.
Jay Leno interviews Meat Loaf on December 13, 1995.
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Meat Loaf performs during the "Born to Rock" tour in 1996 in Kiel, Germany.
Meat Loaf performs during the "Born to Rock" tour in 1996 in Kiel, Germany.
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Meat Loaf stars as Amos "Rattlesnake Jake" Frogge in "The Ballad of Lucy Whipple" in 2001.
Meat Loaf stars as Amos "Rattlesnake Jake" Frogge in "The Ballad of Lucy Whipple" in 2001.
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Prince Charles and Meat Loaf attend the 95.8 Capital FM's Party In The Park for the Prince's Trust on July 6, 2003, at Hyde Park in London.
Prince Charles and Meat Loaf attend the 95.8 Capital FM's Party In The Park for the Prince's Trust on July 6, 2003, at Hyde Park in London.
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The performer jokes around with the paparazzi on March 8, 2006.
The performer jokes around with the paparazzi on March 8, 2006.
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Meat Loaf and Norwegian singer Marion Raven gesture during a news conference promoting Meat Loaf's album "Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose" on September 4, 2006, in Hong Kong.
Meat Loaf and Norwegian singer Marion Raven gesture during a news conference promoting Meat Loaf's album "Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose" on September 4, 2006, in Hong Kong.
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Meat Loaf performs on October 6, 2011, in Brisbane, Australia.
Meat Loaf performs on October 6, 2011, in Brisbane, Australia.
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Meat Loaf appears in a scene in the 2006 movie "Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny."
Meat Loaf appears in a scene in the 2006 movie "Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny."
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Meat Loaf performs on June 27, 2007, at Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam.
Meat Loaf performs on June 27, 2007, at Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam.
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Meat Loaf poses for a portrait on August 31, 2016, in Berlin.
Meat Loaf poses for a portrait on August 31, 2016, in Berlin.
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Meat Loaf takes a curtain call as he visits the "Bat Out of Hell" performance on August 20, 2019, at New York City Center.
Meat Loaf takes a curtain call as he visits the "Bat Out of Hell" performance on August 20, 2019, at New York City Center.
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Meat Loaf and country artist John Rich perform on March 27, 2021, at Redneck Riviera Nashville.
Meat Loaf and country artist John Rich perform on March 27, 2021, at Redneck Riviera Nashville.
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