Paul Di’Anno, Iron Maiden’s first lead singer, died Monday. He was 66.
He died at his home in Salisbury, England, his family and his record label, Conquest Music, said in a statement on his official Facebook page. No cause of death was given but Di’Anno had been having medical issues for years, suffering from a weakened immune system after contracting sepsis nine years ago and performing in a wheelchair since undergoing knee surgery in 2022. He performed more than 100 shows in his chair since 2023.
“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,” the label said. It did not immediately respond Monday to The Times’ request for additional comment.
“We are all deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Paul Di’Anno earlier today,” Iron Maiden said in a statement issued on behalf of the band, co-managers Andy Taylor and Rod Smallwood and the entire Iron Maiden team.
