Yesterday, singer and actor Meat Loaf passed away. He was 74.
Rock artist Meat Loaf, who is loved for his dark stage theatricals and whose music touched many, has died at the age of 74 on Thursday. The 'Bat Out Of Hell' singer, whose real name is Michael Lee Aday, passed away with his wife Deborah by his side. pic.twitter.com/zuBaN7fvGx
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) January 21, 2022
He’s being remembered today by entertainers and fans. Fans including … Mitt Romney. Many may have forgotten the moment that Romney and Meat Loaf performed together in a one-of-a-kind rendition of “America the Beautiful” during Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign:
One of my weirdest/most memorable experiences from covering the 2012 presidential election was watching Meat Loaf join Mitt Romney in an impromptu performance of "America the Beautiful" at a campaign event. RIP. https://t.co/hn3ugGav54
— McKay Coppins (@mckaycoppins) January 21, 2022
But that memory will always hold a special place in Mitt Romney’s heart. The GOP senator paid tribute to Meat Loaf earlier today:
Heartache—but with warm memories—with news of Meat Loaf’s passing. A man of gentle kindness, generous spirit and exceptional talent. The unique quality of his music will stand the test of time. Like many who knew him, I will miss his friendship. https://t.co/fqdCm1RcAM
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) January 21, 2022
Awww.
I did not see this tweet coming https://t.co/VmUYHq1PEA
— Katie Chrystler (@kchrystler) January 21, 2022
Didn’t see this one coming. https://t.co/KbH5dJo6KE
— John Doench (@JohnDoench) January 21, 2022
Who had Mitt Romney eulogizing Meatloaf on their Bingo card? https://t.co/tcsXrxNUQN
— Mike Woodson's Beard (@2RidgeRock) January 21, 2022
An odd couple? Maybe on a surface level. But these two men clearly had a genuine respect for one another.
Ok. Some plot twists are good. Forgot that could happen. Will miss Meat Loaf too. https://t.co/DWj6BgzVDt
— Lizard of Science with highly educated T cells🧬🦎 (@sciliz) January 21, 2022
Never thought I'd retweet Mitt Romney when Meat Loaf passes away, yet here we are. https://t.co/D5zTjvLStj
— DP Wieland (@dpwieland) January 21, 2022
You genuinely love to see it.