Spice Girls fans pay tribute to ‘legend’ Meat Loaf after his iconic role in Spice World as a bus driver

Spice Girls’ fans paid tribute to musical “legend” Meat Loaf after his iconic portrayal of a bus driver in Spice World.

Today it was announced that the feeling of singing tragically passed away at the age of 74 after an impressive career spanning six decades.

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Marvin Lee Aday, who was known by the stage name Meat Loaf, passed away on Thursday night with his wife Deborah Gillespie next to him.

A statement from his family confirmed his sad passing on Friday morning, as they spoke of the “wonderful” career of the “beautiful artist”.

“Our hearts are broken to announce that one-of-a-kind Meat Loaf passed away this evening with his wife Deborah at his side,” it read.

“His amazing career spanned 6 decades, saw him sell over 100 million albums worldwide and star in over 65 movies, including Fight Club, Focus, Rocky Horror Picture Show and Wayne’s World.

“We know how much he means to so many of you, and we truly appreciate all the love and support as we get through this traumatic time at the loss of each other. such an inspirational beautiful man and artist.

“We thank you for your understanding of our privacy needs at this time. From your heart to your soul…never stop shaking!”

The singer’s fans flooded social media to share their grief – with the man noting how much they loved his cameo performance in the film. Spice World 1997.

Meat Loaf, who plays Dennis, drives a tour bus throughout the film.

They joked that they couldn’t believe the title wasn’t included in the social media tribute, as they noted that it was his “best performance”.

“Everybody talks about ‘Meat Loaf starring in Rocky Horror & Fight Club’, but if not, I’ll be the one posting ‘RIP Meat Loaf of Spice World’,” one person wrote.

“It’s odd that Spice World The Movie isn’t mentioned as one of Meat Loaf’s accomplishments. Definitely one of his best performances,” a second said.

“So sad to hear the news about Meat Loaf. I don’t want the students to forget his brilliant role in Spice World! A legend,” a third agreed of his portrayal of driver Dennis.

“Meat Loaf is the real star of Spice World, RIP,” a quarter agreed, as a fifth concluded: “RIP Meat Loaf. I love you in Spice World.”

The rock veteran has been plagued by health problems and rumors that he is dying since he collapsed on stage in June 2016 and has appeared in several interviews with the saying lame, Katie Price even told him she thought he was dead.

He was forced to deny that he was dead.

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But he had back surgery almost two months before removing a tumor on his back – and he explained what was going on.

“Listen, I’m not dead. After three months of treatment, I will be fine. I’m sick of talking about it. I don’t want to talk about it from now on,” he said.

“And whoever else asks me the question, I won’t answer it.”

Old meatloaf is last photo on stage on March 27 of last year when he performed with country artist John Rich at the Redneck Riviera in Nashville.

The cause of death of the male singer has not yet been revealed.

Rock star born Marvin Lee Aday in Dallas, Texas, in 1947, formed his first band Meat Loaf Soul in the 1960s and legally changed his name to Michael Lee Aday.

He had the nickname Meat Loaf from an early age and kept it when he went on stage to perform.

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