Deborah Gillespie Biography – Deborah Gillespie Wiki
Deborah Gillespie was the second and current wife of the late singer Meat Loaf. According to her profile on IMDB, she is known for her work on Meat Loaf: Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (2004) and Meat Loaf: In Search of Paradise (2007). Her late husband Michael Lee Aday better known as Meat Loaf was an American singer and actor. He was noted for his powerful, wide-ranging voice and theatrical live shows. His Bat Out of Hell trilogy—Bat Out of Hell, Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell, and Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose—has sold more than 65 million albums worldwide. More than four decades after its release, the first album still sells an estimated 200,000 copies annually and stayed on the charts for over nine years, making it one of the best-selling albums in history. He died on January 20, 2022. He was 74.
After the commercial success of Bat Out of Hell and Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell, and earning a Grammy Award for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance for the song “I’d Do Anything for Love”, Meat Loaf nevertheless experienced some difficulty establishing a steady career within the United States. This did not stop him from becoming one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with worldwide sales of more than 100 million records. The key to this success was his retention of iconic status and popularity in Europe, especially the United Kingdom, where he received the 1994 Brit Award for the best-selling album and single, appeared in the 1997 film Spice World, and ranked 23rd for the number of weeks spent on the UK charts in 2006. He ranks 96th on VH1’s “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock”.
Meat Loaf appeared in over 50 films and television shows, sometimes as himself or as characters resembling his stage persona. His film roles include Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), and Bob Paulson in Fight Club (1999). His early-stage work included dual roles in the original Broadway cast of The Rocky Horror Show, and he also appeared in the musical Hair, both on and off-Broadway.
Deborah Gillespie Age
She is from Canada. Her age is unknown. Her late husband was born on September 27, 1947, in Dallas, Texas, United States, and died on January 20, 2022, at the age of 74.
Deborah Gillespie Husband
She was married to her husband Meat Loaf in 2007 and the marriage lasted until his death on January 20, 2022. He was 74 years. Deborah is from Canada. The couple split their time between Los Angeles and Texas, where Meatloaf was from. Before his marriage to Gillespie, he was married to his first wife, Leslie Aday, with whom he had two daughters. The couple however divorced in 2001.
Deborah Gillespie Children
Deborah has not revealed whether she has children of her own. She is known to be the stepmother to the Meat Loaf daughters, Amanda Aday and Pearl Aday.
Meat Loaf’s Death
Meat Loaf’s family confirmed his death in a Facebook post on his official page on January 21, 2022, at the age of 74. It was reported that he died of COVID-19 however, the reports are unverified. The family’s statement 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!”
