The cause of death of singer Paul Deano, the original vocalist of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden, has been revealed.
in Facebook post A statement from Deano's representatives, shared on his official page, read: “Dear fans and friends, following the results of the autopsy, Paul's family has given us permission to bring you news about Paul's cause of death. I got it.''
In a statement, Deano's sisters Cheryl and Michelle confirmed that their brother had “a tear in the sac surrounding his heart, which allowed blood to fill inside from the main artery of the aorta, causing his heart to stop.” Ta.
The statement added: “We hope Paul's death was instant and painless. May he rest in peace.”
Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno's cause of death has been revealed by his family on social media. (Kevin Nixon/Metal Hammer Magazine/Future via Getty Images/Future via Getty Images)
Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno dies at 66
Deano passed away last month at the age of 66.
A representative for Deanno confirmed the news to Fox News Digital at the time, saying that Deano died at his home in Salisbury, England.
“On behalf of the family, Conquest Music is sad to announce the death of Paul Andrews, known professionally as Paul Deano. Paul passed away at the age of 66 at his home in Salisbury.” Deano's representatives and family said. said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Born on May 17, 1958 in Chingford, East London, Paul first came to prominence as the lead singer of British heavy metal band Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981.”
Deano was the vocalist on the band's first two albums, Iron Maiden and 1981.
Diano, far right, with Iron Maiden, 1980. (Virginia Tarbet/Red Ferns)
“Paul's death was instant and hopefully painless. May he rest in peace.”
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The singer began experiencing health problems in the 2010s, undergoing knee surgery in 2014 and often performing live shows from a wheelchair. He also had a cancer scare.
he said. classic rock“After returning from Argentina, I collapsed at home, and tests revealed a large black mark on my lungs. I thought I was going to run away, but it turns out it wasn't malignant.”
“It was an abscess, it was infected all over, and it was the size of a rugby ball. I realized that I had been living with this abscess inside me for the last few years,” Dianno said. Ta.
He added: “I feel pretty lucky, but the last six months have been tough.”
Deano had had several health problems over the years, including a cancer scare. (Kevin Nixon/Metal Hammer Magazine/Future via Getty Images/Future via Getty Images)
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In a statement following Paul's death, his family said: “Despite suffering serious health issues in recent years that have limited his ability to perform from a wheelchair, Paul continues to entertain fans around the world and will be performing since 2023. “We performed well over 100 shows.”
They added: “Conquest Music is proud to have Paul Di'Anno join our family of artists and asks all of his fans to raise a glass in his memory.” Ta.
The Facebook post sharing the cause of Deano's death also noted that a memorial show for the late singer was held at London's rock venue Underworld Camden over the weekend.
A Diano tribute show was held in London last weekend. (Kevin Nixon/Metal Hammer Magazine/Future via Getty Images/Team Rock via Getty Images)
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“With a spectacular musical set, his musical friends gave a fitting farewell to their friend,” the post reads.
