Iconic singer and actor Meat Loaf, 74, has died

American singer and actor Meat Loaf, real name Michael Lee Aday, has died at the age of 74.

The Grammy winner died Thursday night with his wife, Deborah, by his side, reports Deadline. .

Written and produced by Jim Steinman, Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell is among the 35 best-selling albums in US history, racking up 14 million units sold, per RIAA. 

As an actor he played Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.