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GRAYE MORKEL, LOCAL NEWS EDITOR

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
 

The news was confirmed on Friday by his longtime agent Micheal Greene. He added that the singer's daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends also had a chance to spend time with him and say their goodbyes during the last 24 hours.
 

A cause of death is not yet known.
 

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