Iron Maiden Paul Di’Anno, stage name Paul Andrews, has died at the age of 66, passing away at his home in Salisbury, Wiltshire, according to The Scottish Sun.
Di’Anno contributed to two of the biggest albums in Iron Maiden’s catalogue; their self-titled album Iron Maiden in 1980 and Killers in 1981, and is credited with paving the way for the band’s longtime, and current, singer Bruce Dickinson.
Di’Anno led various bands like Killers and Battlezone and also released solo albums following his run with Iron Maiden.
“On behalf of his family, Conquest Music are sad to confirm the death of Paul Andrews, professionally known as Paul Di’Anno” Di’Anno’s record label said in an official press release. “Paul passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66.
“Born in Chingford, East London on 17th May 1958, Paul first came to prominence as lead singer of English Heavy Metal band, Iron Maiden between 1978 and 1981.
“He sang on their groundbreaking debut album Iron Maiden, and the influential follow up release, Killers.
“Since leaving Iron Maiden, Paul Di’Anno had a long and eventful recording career with Battlezone and Killers as well as numerous solo releases and guest appearances.
“Despite being troubled by severe health issues in recent years that restricted him to performing in a wheelchair, Paul continued to entertain his fans around the world, racking up well over 100 shows since 2023.
“His first career retrospective album, The Book of the Beast was released in September 2024 and featured highlights of his recordings since leaving Iron Maiden.
“Conquest Music are proud to have had Paul Di’Anno in our artist family and ask his legion of fans to raise a glass in his memory.”
