Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno’s cause of death has been revealed. Di’Anno, born Paul Andrews, passed away on October 21 at his home in Salisbury at 66. A statement from his sisters, Cheryl and Michelle, shared that he died from a tear in the sac around his heart, which filled with blood from the main aorta, causing his heart to stop. His passing was described as instantaneous and likely painless.
Read the full statement, shared on Di’Anno’s social media yesterday (11th) below:
“Dear fans and friends
We have received permission from Paul’s family to bring you the news of Paul’s cause of death, after the results of the autopsy have been received. His sisters Cheryl and Michelle confirmed the following: “Basically he had a tear in the sac around the heart and blood has filled inside it from the main aorta artery and that has caused the heart to stop.” Paul’s death was instantaneous and hopefully painless. May he rest in peace.|
This weekend, an In Memoriam show was held at Underworld Camden, where many of Paul’s fans, friends, colleagues and family members came. With a magnificent musical set, his musical colleagues said a worthy farewell to their friend.”
