Meat Loaf has died aged 74, his family has confirmed.

The legendary singer-and-actor sadly passed away at the age of 74 with his wife Deborah by his side.

A statement on his official Facebook page read: “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side. Daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends have been with him throughout the last 24 hours.

“His amazing career spanned 6 decades that saw him sell over 100 Million albums worldwide and star in over 65 movies, including “Fight Club”, “Focus”, “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Wayne’s World.”“Bat Out of Hell” remains one of the top 10 selling albums of all time.

“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.

“We thank you for your understanding of our need for privacy at this time. From his heart to your souls…don’t ever stop rocking!”

Meat Loaf had been working on a TV show and new music as recently, less than two months before it was announced that he had died.

The singer’s Facebook page reported his death on Thursday, without specifying a cause. He was 74.

The star appeared to be planning a full work schedule only recently. He had been working on a four-song EP with new music.

And on November 29, a post on his Facebook page said: “Hoping the TV show will start up in March,” after planned filming in the preceding months.

He was working on a relationship competition reality TV show named after his hit single “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That).”

He was an executive producer for the show, and described it as “a relationship show and a rock concert.” It is not clear when the show was due to air, or whether any filming did indeed take place.