The original Iron Maiden vocalist, Paul Di’Anno, has had his cause of death revealed.
A statement from his representatives shared on Facebook mentioned that Paul’s family approved the disclosure of his cause of death following the autopsy results.
According to his sisters Cheryl and Michelle, Paul had a tear in the sac surrounding his heart which caused it to stop due to the filling of blood from the main aorta artery.
The statement also mentioned that Paul’s death was instant and, hopefully, without pain, wishing him to 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 DEAD AT 66
Paul Di’Anno passed away last month at the age of 66 in his home in Salisbury, England.
Family and representatives confirmed his death to Fox News Digital and paid tribute to his contributions to Iron Maiden during his time as the band’s lead singer.
Di’Anno was known for his vocals on “Iron Maiden” and “Killers,” the band’s first two albums released in 1980 and 1981.
Di’Anno, far right, with Iron Maiden in 1980. (Virginia Turbett/Redferns)
“Paul’s death was instantaneous and hopefully painless. May he rest in peace.”
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In the past decade, Di’Anno faced various health challenges including knee surgery and a cancer scare in 2014, which resulted in his performance in a wheelchair at times.
He shared his experiences with Classic Rock, recalling a health scare where a massive abscess was found in his lungs but turned out to be non-malignant.
Di’Anno expressed his gratitude for surviving the health scare and shared the difficulties he faced during the past six months.
Di’Anno had several health issues over the years, including cancer scare. (Kevin Nixon/Metal Hammer Magazine/Future via Getty Images/Future via Getty Images)
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In a statement after his passing, his family highlighted Paul’s resolve to continue performing for his fans despite health concerns, completing over 100 shows since 2013.
They expressed their pride in having Paul as part of their artist family and invited his fans to raise a glass in his honor.
A tribute show for Paul was recently held at Underworld Camden, honoring his legacy in the music industry.
A tribute show for Di’Anno was held this past weekend in London. (Kevin Nixon/Metal Hammer Magazine/Future via Getty Images/Team Rock via Getty Images)
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The post also mentioned a tribute concert in his honor at Underworld Camden in London, where his musical colleagues bid him a farewell.
