Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno dies age 66-Laura Harman-Entertainment – Metro

The former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno has died at age 66 (Picture: Kevin Nixon/Metal Hammer Magazine/Future via Getty Images/Future via Getty Images)

Paul Di’Anno has died at the age of 66 at home in Salisbury.

Paul Andrews (born 17 May 1958), better known by his stage name Paul Di’Anno was a beloved former member of Iron Maiden, whose death was confirmed on October 21.

A statement confirmed: ‘On behalf of his family, Conquest Music are sad to confirm the death of Paul Andrews, professionally known as Paul Di’Anno.’

The statement confirmed that he died at his home in Wiltshire: ‘Paul passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66.

‘Born in Chingford, East London on 17th May 1958, Paul first came to prominence as lead singer of English Heavy Metal band, Iron Maiden between 1978 and 1981.

‘He sang on their groundbreaking debut album Iron Maiden, and the influential follow up release, Killers.

‘Since leaving Iron Maiden, Paul Di’Anno had a long and eventful recording career with Battlezone and Killers as well as numerous solo releases and guest appearances.’

Di’Anno was a member of Iron Maiden from 1978–1981 (Photo by Steve Eichner/Getty Images)

The singer was a vital member of the band for three years and went on to perform in several other bands including Battlezone, Gogmagog, Killers, and Architects of Chaoz.

In his later life, the singer continued to perform on stage despite his deteriorating health.

In 2023, Di’Anno performed from a wheelchair at his first UK show in 10 years at KK’s Steelmill in Wolverhampton, England.

The singer was known for his guttural vocal style (Picture: Paul Natkin/Getty Images)

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