Paul Di'Anno, former vocalist of the British band Iron Maiden, passed away on Monday, October 21, at the age of 66. His death was confirmed by the band itself through their social media. Di'Anno was a vital part of the formation of Iron Maiden and left a significant legacy in the heavy metal scene and music in general.
Di'Anno joined Iron Maiden three years after its founding by bassist Steve Harris. However, his time in the band was cut short due to drug problems, which led to his replacement by Bruce Dickinson. After leaving Iron Maiden, Di'Anno joined other bands like Battlezone and Killers, as well as pursuing a solo career.
In a 2022 interview with 'Metal Hammer' magazine, Di'Anno expressed his wish that he had contributed more to Iron Maiden. The band mourned the loss of their former member and highlighted his importance as the lead vocalist in the early albums, ensuring that his legacy would be remembered by them and fans around the world.
Although the exact causes of Di'Anno's death were not revealed, it is known that in recent years he had faced health problems that forced him to use a wheelchair. Despite his difficulties, the singer continued to delight his followers around the world with his music.
Born as Paul Andrews in 1958 in England, Paul Di'Anno stood out mainly for his work with Iron Maiden between 1978 and 1981. His departure from the band left an impact on both his bandmates and the fans, who remember him as a pioneer on stage and an iconic vocalist.
