Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno has died at the age of 66, his family announced in a statement. His real name was Paul Andrews and he died at his home in Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK.
Di'Anno was the band's frontman on the two albums Iron Maiden of 1980 and Killers of 1981, before being replaced by current singer Bruce Dickinson.
«On behalf of the family, Conquest Music is saddened to confirm the death of Paul Andrews, known professionally as Paul Di'Anno. Paul passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66,” the statement read.
After leaving Iron Maiden, Paul Di'Anno continued with some bands like Battlezone and Killers, as well as numerous solo releases. In recent years he had faced serious health problems but had never stopped performing. He was also expected in Italy, in December, for four dates of his farewell tour.