Cher, Susan Sarandon, more stars honor Meat Loaf's impact: 'The vaults of heaven will be ringing with rock'
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Celebrities are wishing late rock legend and actor Meat Loaf a peaceful journey into his paradise by the dashboard light.
Following the Grammy-winning musician's death Thursday night at age 74, pop icon Cher honored her "Dead Ringer for Love" collaborator with sweet memories, saying she had "so much fun" with him while recording the 1981 single, which became a smash hit in the United Kingdom.
"Am Very Sorry For His Family,Friends,& Fans. Am I imagining It, or Are Amazing Ppl In The Arts Dying every other Day" she tweeted.
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 (@cher) January 21, 2022
Fellow pop singer Boy George tweeted a memorable moment he shared with the Rocky Horror Picture Show star after sending "love and prayers" to his family and friends: "He once turned me upside down in a Chinese Restaurant in St Johns Wood."
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
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber posted a short but emotional remembrance to the Bat Out of Hell singer-songwriter, indicating that "the vaults of heaven will be ringing with rock" now that Meat Loaf is gone.
The vaults of heaven will be ringing with rock. RIP Meatloaf. Give my best to Jim. - ALW
— Andrew Lloyd Webber (@OfficialALW) January 21, 2022
"Total Eclipse of the Heart" performer Bonnie Tyler said she was "shocked & saddened" by Meat Loaf's death, which fell 33 years after the duo released their collaborative album, Heaven & Hell, in 1989.
Tyler posted several photos from the album's accompanying photo shoot, calling Meat Loaf "a larger than life character with a voice & stage presence to match" in a touching tribute.
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
"[He was] one of those rare people who truly was a one off talent and personality," she finished. "Rest In Peace."
Meat Loaf's Rocky Horror costar Susan Sarandon remembered the singer and actor in a statement to PEOPLE on Saturday. "Big man, big voice, big heart. In my experience, always a gentleman," Sarandon said. "Condolences to his family."
Mike Marsland/WireImage (2); Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic Cher, Boy George, and more celebrities have paid tribute to Meat Loaf after he died at 74.
See more celebrity tributes to Meat Loaf below.
… he had the quality of being simultaneously frightening and cuddly, which is rare and rather wonderful …
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) January 21, 2022
So sad to hear about Meat Loaf I spent many days in my youth attempting to belt out ‘I’d do anything for love’ and always failing miserably to get the top notes! He was a great talent, thank you for your Art 🙏 Rest in peace ❤️
— Rebecca Ferguson (@RebeccaFMusic) January 21, 2022
Meat Loaf was a LEGEND. Rest in Paradise by the Dashboard Light, sweet sweaty tuxedo lunatic.
— Julie Klausner (@julieklausner) January 21, 2022
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. pic.twitter.com/SP0BPJ9AaX
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) January 21, 2022
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. https://t.co/fqdCm1RcAM
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) January 21, 2022
Meat Loaf. What a legend. Rest in peace - Rick x pic.twitter.com/oKfdfetUhh
— Rick Astley (@rickastley) January 21, 2022
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. pic.twitter.com/J0UNQgGahn— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 21, 2022
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
Meat Loaf Dead at 74 from COVID https://t.co/uwnNXQCJpH via @TMZ— Kevin Sorbo (@ksorbs) January 21, 2022
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