R.I.P. Meat Loaf. The artist whose Bat Out Of Hell album ranks as one of the best selling albums in history passed away of an undisclosed cause last night with his family at his bedside. Born Marvin Lee A day, his large stature and larger than life personality made him an entertainment juggernaut on albums, on stage and on screen in the Rocky Horror Picture Show.  His family honored him and thanked fans by writing, "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." Meat Loaf was 74.

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