By Mark Gray
6:34am PST, Jan 23, 2022
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A rock god has left us. "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" singer Meat Loaf passed away on Jan. 20, 2022, his family said in a statement. He was 74. TMZ reported that the "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad" singer died of COVID-19 complications. Meat Loaf's six-decade career was immensely impressive, spanning music, TV and film. The rocker was featured in more than 50 TV shows and movies — including "Fight Club" and "Wayne's World" — and 1977's "Bat Out of Hell" remains one of the bestselling albums of all time. After his death, many in film, music and politics publicly honored Meat Loaf on social media.
Keep reading to see who's paying tribute to the late, great Meat Loaf…
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"Big man, big voice, big heart. In my experience, always a gentleman," Susan Sarandon — who co-starred with Meat Loaf in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" — told People magazine in a statement. "Condolences to his family."
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"Meat Loaf was a great guy — Got to know him very well during Celebrity Apprentice. He was smart, talented, open, and warm. His success was enormous — we all loved him. Meat Loaf will be greatly missed!" –Donald Trump
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"Had So Much Fun With Meatloaf When We Did 'Dead Ringer'. Am Very Sorry For His Family,Friends,& Fans. Am I imagining It, or Are Amazing Ppl In The Arts Dying every other Day" –Cher
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"My LA Meat Loaf experience: I'm leaving The Ivy, he pulls up. We've not met, but he greets me warmly. The special on the menu that night was…guess what? All I can think to say is 'You're the special tonight!' Confused, he goes inside. #RIPMeat" —Jimmy Kimmel
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"R.I.P Meatloaf. Love and prayers to all his family and close friends. He once turned me upside down in a Chinese Restaurant in St Johns Wood." –Boy George
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"I don't keep pictures from films around home. But I have this one in my office in a frame bc it makes me smile every time. It's engraved 'Love and Hugs, Meat' it sums him up well. He was so funny. And gentle. And warm to everyone. A sweet soul. RIP Meat Loaf. To us he will always be 'Bob'. Those were some wonderful months of laughter & irreverence. The hardest thing about working w/ Meat was getting through any of these ridiculous moments without cracking up. Him lying on the table playing dead then belting out Zeppelin. Good times" –Edward Norton
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"Man, sad day Another legend! RIP Meat Loaf" –Guy Fieri
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"You were a sweetheart of a guy" –Lenny Kravitz
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"RIP Meatloaf. A kind man. He will be missed." –Gene Simmons
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"Meat Loaf was one of the greatest voices in Rock N Roll, and he was certainly one of my closest friends in the business. He was really so much fun, truly fun to be around. He just felt like a best friend to everyone no matter how long it had been since you last saw him. We worked together many times over the years and he was always a force. He was a real theatrical character like I was so our shows went really well together. I remember when you would see his show, he would treat the audience almost like a Pentecostal Preacher and he was so powerful on stage. Working with Meat Loaf was one of the main reasons I wanted to do the movie Roadie in the first place. I wanted to watch him show off his acting chops. He plays the ultimate roadie on this quest to be the best in the world. But that's what he did in life too – he always wanted to be the best at what he was doing…And I think he succeeded. There was nobody, and I mean nobody like Meat Loaf. His shoes can never be filled." –Alice Cooper
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"Meatloaf Has Passed Away. So sad. He was one of a kind. Who could you compare him to?? No one. That's how you define greatness. My condolences to his entire family." –Paul Stanley
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"Woke up this morning to the sad news that Meat Loaf had passed away. What a tremendous talent gone way too soon. He was also one of the nicest people anyone could ever want to know. This world is a little less bright without him in it. #RIPMeat" –Travis Tritt
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"A gentle hearted powerhouse rockstar forever and ever. You were so kind. Your music will always be iconic. I'm sure you're singing concerts in the great beyond. Rest In Peace sir. #MeatLoafRIP #Meatloaf" –Adam Lambert
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"RIp meatloaf – great rock and roller – fine actor – I was a fan since rocky horror." –John Cusack
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"Meatloaf was a fierce Patriot for America. He travelled the world and saw how other countries lived, and understood that only in America would he have had the chances he had to succeed and overcome. He was the epitome of an American dream chaser and a great friend to me."–John Rich, who later added, "Meatloaf is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's time to fix that. Should have happened a long time ago."
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"So long my dear friend. It was beautiful to share pieces of life with you. R.I.P. #meatloaf #crazyinalabama" –Antonio Banderas
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"The vaults of heaven will be ringing with rock. RIP Meatloaf. Give my best to Jim." –Andrew Lloyd Weber
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"He was passionate. A softie. Kind. And talented as hell. And he was my friend. My heart is broken into a million pieces. RIP my friend, Meat Loaf." –Marlee Matlin
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"So saddened by the loss of my friend, Meatloaf. He was as exuberant, passionate and flamboyant as his music. The voice of an Angel and a rock icon. We had some times, my friend. I'll miss you. My heartfelt condolences to your family and loved ones. #RIPMeatLoaf" –Lou Diamond Phillips
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"RIP Meatloaf. A good man with a big heart. A man named Steve Popovich signed him and believed in him when nobody else in the business did. He, and he alone, deserves all the credit for introducing Meatloaf to the world. It took a year of fighting before that 1st album broke through on the radio. And then sold 40 million!" –Stevie Van Zandt
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"My deepest sympathies to the family of Michael Lee, better known as 'Meat Loaf.' A Giant in the industry and a Giant among men. My condolences to his wonderful daughter, my friend Pearl, and the millions of Meat Loaf fans around the world. You will surely be missed." –Dave Mustaine
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"We wanted you, we needed you–and we loved you. Three out of three after all, Meatloaf. You will be missed." –George Takei
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"RIP Meat Loaf, 74. One of rock music's all-time great characters whose seminal iconic album Bat Out Of Hell is one of the biggest-selling records in history. A wondrously talented, flamboyant, funny, outrageous and rebellious chameleon. Sad news." –Piers Morgan
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"Heartache—but with warm memories—with news of Meat Loaf's passing. A man of gentle kindness, generous spirit and exceptional talent. The unique quality of his music will stand the test of time. Like many who knew him, I will miss his friendship." –Mitt Romney
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"RIP Meatloaf. Our days with the peacocks in the junkyard desert trailer park were a highlight for me." –Lauren Holly
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"Meat Loaf was in the original Pilot for The State and he was incredibly kind to us. #MeatLoafRIP" –Thomas Lennon
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"Holy s***. I just told my wife last night that I didn't want Meatloaf and I wake up to this news. I'm so sorry" –David Cross
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"Meat Loaf. What a legend. Rest in peace – Rick x" –Rick Astley
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"My dear friend, Meat Loaf, has passed away. I just heard the sad news this morning. He was my golf buddy and great soundboard for me in our talks from sports to politics. We just talked a few months ago. RIP" –Kevin Sorbo
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"I hope paradise is as you remember it from the dashboard light, Meat Loaf. Had a fun time performing a sketch with him on Saturday Live way back in the last century – … he had the quality of being simultaneously frightening and cuddly, which is rare and rather wonderful …" –Stephen Fry
