Meat Loaf’s wife, daughter speak out about ‘gut-wrenching’ grief in the wake of his death - Fox News

Meat Loaf’s wife, Deborah Aday, discussed the late rocker’s final moments and offered some details about their love story following his death at age 74. .

Speaking exclusively to People just days after losing her husband, Deborah described the grief she’s experiencing after seeing her husband take "his last breath.".

I've always called him by his given name because I didn't see him as 'Meat.' I feel much gratitude for the outpouring of love I have received from around the world.".

Meat Loaf was married to his wife since 2007.

As his wife, I also want everyone to know how much he meant to me as a husband.".

"I waited until later in life to get married because I was waiting for the right man," she explained.

He didn't hesitate to let me know how much I was appreciated, and often sweetly told me, 'You're a good wife.' I will miss hearing that."

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In a separate statement to the outlet, Meat Loaf’s daughter, Amanda, 41, explained that her father was a "complex man with a lot of passion." She also explained that, although he was a rock icon on stage, once he got home he was every bit the responsible father one would expect. 

"If we didn't get good grades, we were grounded, and all of that stuff," she explained