(Washington) “We will really miss him! “: Former President Donald Trump paid tribute on Friday to American rocker Meat Loaf, who died at the age of 74 and who had appeared on his reality show.
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Recognized in the 1970s for his vocal and scenic qualities, Meat Loaf – whose stage name means “meatloaf” in reference to his imposing build – enjoyed worldwide success in 1977 with his album Bat Out of Hell.
In 2011, the 1970s rock star went on the reality show Donald Trump was hosting at the time, The Celebrity Apprentice.
“Meat Loaf was a great guy,” the former president said in a statement. “He was smart, talented, open and warm. »
Their friendship, however, reportedly soured when Meat Loaf was asked about the Republican billionaire’s chances of becoming president in 2016 and he expressed doubts about the idea.
Born in Texas, the singer, Marvin Lee Aday at marital status, also became known in the cinema for his roles in the musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) or the movie fight club (1999) by David Fincher.