Former Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di'Anno's cause of death has been revealed after he died at 66 after facing "severe health issues." His death was confirmed in a statement shared to social media on Monday,

Iron Maiden Alum Paul Di'Anno's death was 'instantaneous,' and due to a an issue with his heart, said his team.

Di’Anno died Oct. 21 at his home in Salisbury, England. In the years leading up to his death, Di’Anno had been suffering from a weakened immune system after contracting sepsis nine years ago, his family and record label said in an Oct. 21 statement.

The metal world suffered a great loss last month when former Iron Maiden vocalist and solo metal artist Paul Di’Anno suddenly passed away at 66 years old. Fans, former bandmates, and really anyone that ever met the dude shared their stories about how awesome he was and tributes poured in as a result of his passing.

Di’Anno, real name Paul Andrews, passed away at his home in Salisbury on October 21, aged 66. His sisters Cheryl and Michelle have confirmed via social media that he died because of “a tear in the sac around the heart”, which caused his heart to stop.

Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno’s cause of death has been revealed after his death last month at the age of 66. Paul Andrews – who was born May 17, 1958 and is better known by his stage name Paul Di’Anno, died at home in Salisbury. He was a beloved former member of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden.

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