'I Hope Paradise Is As You Remember It;' Boy George, Cher, Stephen Fry React To Death Of Meat Loaf
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Following the news of the passing of legendary rock-and-roll legend Meat Loaf, celebrities worldwide posted on social media to issue their thoughts on the one-of-a-kind musician.
Meat Loaf's death was announced via a statement from his official Facebook on Thursday evening. He was 74-years-old.
Fellow performer Boy George issued a personal remembrance to his friend via Twitter.
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 (@BoyGeorge) January 21, 2022
Stephen Fry, who has one of Saturday Night Live's most memorable performances alongside Meat Loaf, remembered his "quality of being simultaneously frightening and cuddly."
… he had the quality of being simultaneously frightening and cuddly, which is rare and rather wonderful …
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) January 21, 2022
Fellow musician Cher, who performed with Meat Loaf on their duet, "Dead Ringer," issued her condolences via Twitter.
Broadcaster Piers Morgan also tweeted his thoughts on the legendary performer, noting some of his many standout qualities.
RIP Meat Loaf, 74.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 21, 2022
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. pic.twitter.com/J0UNQgGahn
I am shocked & saddened by the sudden death of Meat Loaf. He was, as you might imagine, a larger than life character with a voice & stage presence to match & is one of those rare people who truly was a one off talent and personality. Rest In Peace
— Bonnie Tyler (@BonnieTOfficial) January 21, 2022
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 pic.twitter.com/9twdJcOeP1
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) January 21, 2022