Members of heavy metal band Iron Maiden have said they are “all deeply saddened” following the death of former band member Paul Di’Anno at the age of 66.
Di’Anno sang with the British rockers between 1978 and 1981 and featured on their 1980 debut album and its follow-up Killers, singing on songs such as Running Free, Sanctuary, and Remember Tomorrow.His record label Conquest Records announced news of his death on behalf of his family, and said he died at his home in Salisbury.In a statement released to their social media, Iron Maiden bass player Steve Harris said he was “so sad he’s gone”.
Harris said: “It’s just so sad he’s gone, I was in touch with him only recently as we texted each other about West Ham and their ups and downs.“At least he was still gigging until recently, it was something that kept him going, to be out there whenever he could. He will be missed by us all. Rest in peace mate.”
The rest of the band’s statement said they were “deeply saddened” by the news, and described him as a “pioneering” frontman.
It read: “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 frontman and vocalist, both on stage and on our first two albums, will be very fondly remembered not just by us, but by fans around the world.
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