“Thank you for loving him”

Meat Loaf’s daughters have written a touching tribute to their father on the one-year anniversary of the rocker’s death.

Amanda and Pearl Aday announced Friday that they have teamed up with filmmaker Jack Bennett to create a 35-minute short film. Meatloaf: A Celebration of Lifein honor of the beloved “Bat Out of Hell” singer and his lasting legacy. Fans can watch it for free here.

“This is a celebration of Dad’s life and legacy, a recognition of the man he was on and off the stage,” the Aday sisters said in a joint statement. “Not just the artist, but the boss, the mentor, the friend, the husband, the godfather, the grandfather ‘Papa Meat’ and the father.”

The couple described their father, whose real name was Michael Aday, as the one who “gave us love and generosity,” “laughed and cried with us,” and “celebrated our victories and picked us up when we fell.”

“The man who was a big kid himself,” they continued. “The man who taught us tenacity and the value of respect. Our father. The man we miss every day.”

The sisters added: Meatloaf: A Celebration of Life features career highlights and private moments from their personal archives that they have not previously shared. It also includes photos, performances and appearances from Dennis Quaid, Brian May of Queen, Rob Zombie and more.

Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic Meat Loaf died at the age of 74.

Meat Loaf died on January 20, 2022 at the age of 74. The theater rock star, best known for his hits “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)” and “Paradise by the Dashboard Light,” was remembered by Susan Sarandon, Cher, Rick Astley and other stars after his death.

“We thank you for celebrating Papa, and we thank you for loving him with us,” the sisters concluded. “We hope you cry with us and laugh with us, and afterward, we hope you turn up your favorite Meat Loaf songs and sing along as loudly as you can. He is definitely listening.”

Regard Meatloaf: A Celebration of Life Here.

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