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Paul Di’Anno, Former Iron Maiden Vocalist, Passes Away at 66 with Revealed Cause of Death

Former Iron Maiden lead singer Paul Di’Anno dies at 66; cause of death confirmed as a tear in the heart sac. Memorial held in his honor.

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Updated: Nov 11th, 2024, 10:49 PM ET

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Paul Di’Anno, the former lead vocalist for Iron Maiden, passed away on October 21 at the age of 66. His cause of death has been revealed as a tear in the sac around his heart, leading to an instantaneous heart stop. Di’Anno suffered from a range of health issues in recent years, which included performing in a wheelchair due to a weakened immune system. His sisters have shared the details of his passing on social media, and an In Memoriam show was held in his honor. Di’Anno is remembered for his significant contributions to the early years of Iron Maiden.

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