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Shortly after news of the late musician and actor’sdeathbroke, Sarandon, 75, shared a message exclusively with PEOPLE honoring the rock legend. He was 74.
“Big man, big voice, big heart. In my experience, always a gentleman,” Sarandon said on Saturday. “Condolences to his family.”
Saradon starred opposite Meat Loaf in the 1975 film adaptation ofThe Rocky Horror Picture Show. The film, based on the musical stage production of the same name, also starred Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick, Richard O’Brien, Patricia Quinn, and Peter Hinwood, among others.
In the film, Sarandon played character Janet Weiss while Meat Loaf portrayed the role of Eddie, who performs the tune “What Ever Happened to Saturday Night? (Hot Patootie, Bless My Soul).”
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“His amazing career spanned 6 decades that saw him sell over 100 million albums worldwide and star in over 65 movies, includingFight Club,Focus,Rocky Horror Picture ShowandWayne’s World. ‘Bat Out of Hell’ remains one of the top 10 selling albums of all time,” the statement continued.
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“We know how much he meant to so many of you and we truly appreciate all of the love and support as we move through this time of grief in losing such an inspiring artist and beautiful man,” added Green. “We thank you for understanding of our need for privacy at this time. From his heart to your souls… don’t ever stop rocking!”
A cause of death was not immediately made available.
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“R.I.P Meatloaf. Love and prayers to all his family and close friends,“wroteBoy George. “He once turned me upside down in a Chinese Restaurant in St Johns Wood.”
“Had So Much Fun With Meatloaf When We Did ‘Dead Ringer’. Am Very Sorry For His Family, Friends, & Fans,“saidCher. “Am I imagining It, or Are Amazing Ppl In The Arts Dying every other Day.”
In a statement of his own, British actor Stephen Fry remembered Meat Loaf, with whom he performed alongside onSaturday Night Liveyears ago. “I hope paradise is as you remember it from the dashboard light, Meat Loaf. Had a fun time performing a sketch with him onSaturday Liveway back in the last century,” hetweeted.
Added Fry, 64: “He had the quality of being simultaneously frightening and cuddly, which is rare and rather wonderful.”
source: people.com
