Meat Loaf stable and in recovery after collapsing on stage due to 'severe dehydration'

The singer collapsed mid-way through performing his most famous single 'I Would Do Anything for Love' on Thursday evening

Meat Loaf (REX Features)

Meat Loaf is stable and recovering after collapsing on stage in Canada due to “severe dehydration”.

Meat Loaf, whose real name is Marvin Lee Aday, collapsed mid-way through performing his hit ballad “I Would Do Anything for Love” in Edmonton on Thursday evening. Video footage posted on Twitter showed the singer lean heavily to his right and drop his microphone before collapsing to the ground. Several members of his band and crew then rushed on stage to assist him before he was taken to Edmonton Hospital.

A statement posted on the 68-year-old’s Facebook page said the collapse was caused by severe dehydration and he is now in a stable condition and “recovering well”.

“He was admitted to a nearby hospital to undergo routine tests. His vital signs are stable and normal – additional tests are being performed but he is responsible and recovering well.

“He extends his heartfelt thanks for everyone’s support and well wishes and is expecting a speedy and full recovery.”

The statement added that announcements for any postponed or rescheduled concerts will be announced at a later date.

Prior to the incident, Meat Loaf had cancelled two planned performances due to ill health.

The singer has the heart condition Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and had minor heart surgery in 2003, a week after he collapsed on stage at Wembley Arena.