Di’Anno had been in the news in recent years for his serious health problems. He was 66 years old.
Paul Di’Annofirst singer of Iron Maiden – he participated in the self-titled debut in 1980 and in Killers in 1981, and was later replaced by Bruce Dickinson – died at the age of 66, at his home in the English city of Salisbury.
Di’Anno, a heavy metal legend, had been in the news in recent years for his health: first he had a lung abscess removed and then he underwent two surgeries to reconstruct his knees, which is why he was still in a chair. wheels.
Iron Maiden’s message after the death of Paul Di’Anno
“‘It’s very sad he’s gone,’ said Steve Harris. “I was in touch with him recently, we were texting about West Ham and their ups and downs. At least until recently he was still playing, it was something he “He kept it going, being there whenever he could. We will all miss him. Rest in peace, friend.”
“We feel very grateful to have had the opportunity to catch up with him a couple of years ago and to spend time with him once again. On behalf of the band, Rod and Andy, and the entire Iron Maiden team, we extend Our deepest condolences to Paul’s family and close friends. Rest in peace, Paul.”
Since leaving Maiden, he had a long and eventful recording career with groups such as Battlezone and Killersand also numerous solo projects and guest appearances.
His last visit to Argentina was on February 2, 2024, within the framework of the From Hell Festwhich was held at the Arena Sur Centro Cultural, in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Pompeya, as part of a tour in which he promised to sing for the last time the songs he had recorded with Iron Maiden.
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