Celebrity Reactions to the Death of Meat Loaf

The death of Meat Loaf hit me hard.

I was a fan, I loved his music just like anyone, but it’s where and when his music brings me back to that is so emotional.

When I read the news yesterday, half awake in my bed, my first text was to my mom and brother.

My dad, who passed away on June 1st of last year, was a huge fan. I learned the lyrics to Bat Out Of Hell long before I ever remember hearing them on the radio because it was on so much. There are certain songs that make me think of my dad. Radar Love is #1, but Paradise by the Dashboard Light is a close second. Everytime I hear Meat Loaf’s booming Broadway vocals, I think of Dad.

I loved the way he sung his songs, with an on-stage flair. I love that his songs told stories, a lot of them really funny!

I mean:

“I love you! I need You! But there ain’t now way I’m ever gonna love you!
Now don’t be sad, cuz two out of three ain’t bad!”

That’s hilarious!

I never had a chance to meat Meat Loaf, who got his nickname when he was an offensive lineman in college. Judging by the outpouring of love on social media, he seemed like a genuinely good dude.

What a voice.
What a bigger than life presence.
Saw the original tour.
Loved it sooo much
Luv ya meat.. pic.twitter.com/0eHTmJsWNY

— Jon Bon Jovi (@jonbonjovi) January 21, 2022

RIP Meat Loaf. I was lucky enough to chat with him once about singing, and we ended up talking about the thing he wouldn’t do for love and him losing a bet over whether or not people would get it. pic.twitter.com/j2urVbvOCR

— Dan Reilly (@danreilly11) January 21, 2022

Trump on Meat Loaf: pic.twitter.com/IvO83f0h26

— Kristina Wong 🇺🇸 (@kristina_wong) January 21, 2022

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 pic.twitter.com/aMrIgXByEc

— Edward Norton (@EdwardNorton) January 21, 2022

Meat Loaf in Pittsburgh.
1994 All-Star Game.

pic.twitter.com/y5BOAiPVTk

— Colin Dunlap (@colin_dunlap) January 21, 2022

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.

— Alice Cooper (@alicecooper) January 21, 2022

Flashback to Meat Loaf throwing out the first pitch at Fenway Park (to David Wells) in 2006 #MeatLoafRIP #RedSox pic.twitter.com/QuZxqMVKCx

— NESN (@NESN) January 21, 2022

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 pic.twitter.com/vCtRCTn3nh

— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) January 21, 2022

‘From his heart to your souls…Don’t ever stop rocking!’

We’re deeply saddened that the incomparable, truly one of a kind Meat Loaf is no longer with us. Our deepest condolences to Pearl, Scott and everyone in the family.
All our Love. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ClEdRFOl4L

— Anthrax (@Anthrax) January 21, 2022

The important thing is that Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman are somewhere in a gothic castle with billowing floor length white curtains, 400,000 candles, a grand piano, lacy sleeves and infinite epics to write. At some point there will be a motorbike

— Janine Gibson (@janinegibson) January 21, 2022

For the longest time, fantasy sports was considered nerdy & niche. Meat Loaf was the 1st celebrity that not only admitted playing it but loved & promoted it. (He was also a really good player). His early support made a big impact as we tried to take it mainstream. #RIPMeatLoaf https://t.co/XzoVLoGTA7

— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) January 21, 2022

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. https://t.co/sjGd3UnI9M

— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) January 21, 2022

I once got kicked out of a Brooklyn bar when I was 19, not because of my fake ID, but because I played “Bat Out of Hell” too many times in a row on the jukebox. And you know what? It was fucking worth it. RIP Meat Loaf. You were the best.

— April Wolfe (@AWolfeful) January 21, 2022