Paul Di’Anno, the former vocalist of Iron Maiden, passed away at the age of 66.
On Monday, Conquest Music, his label, declared his passing on Facebook on behalf of his family.
Di’Anno, who was born Paul Andrews, endured illness prior to his death. As of Tuesday morning, the official cause of his death had not been disclosed.
Monday 21st October 2024
We are all deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Paul Di’Anno earlier today. Paul’s contribution to Iron Maiden was immense and helped set us on the path we have been travelling as a band for almost five decades. His pioneering presence as a… pic.twitter.com/pqskpLPBwc
— Iron Maiden (@IronMaiden) October 21, 2024
Additionally, they emphasized his unwavering commitment to pursuing his passion, despite his illness.
From 1978 to 1981, Di’Anno served as the main vocalist for Iron Maiden. He was succeeded by Bruce Dickinson, who has served as the band’s vocalist ever since his arrival.
Di’Anno subsequently assumed the role of frontman for Battlezone and Killers and issued numerous solo albums.
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