"Meat Loaf Rushed To Hospital?!?" - Reuters News

[Shawmtloaf]

Oh my god... someone PLEASE tell me this isnt true?!? :cry: From Reuters news http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=3842796

"LONDON (Reuters) - American rock star Meat Loaf has been taken to hospital in London after collapsing during a concert, his record company says. The 56-year-old singer "collapsed from exhaustion due to a prolonged viral infection. It is not life-threatening," a company spokesman said on Tuesday.

Meat Loaf, famed for his mega-hit "Bat Out Of Hell", collapsed in the middle of Monday night's concert at London's Wembley Arena, tried to perform another song but on advice from paramedics was taken to the nearest hospital.

His sell-out concert on Tuesday night was cancelled on doctors' orders. "Meat Loaf will be re-evaluated by doctors today and further information about his status will be made available," a hospital statement said."

[kaz]

man i hope its not true but the facts seem too clear and accurate- anyone able to shed any light?

[Invocation]

Its genuine. Just been announced on BBC news (radio 2)

[SueW]

This "rushed to hospital" part is over-dramatic news talk.

Meat Loaf was taken to hospital last night and kept in overnight but he didn't leave Wembley until almost an hour after he stopped the concert (I was driving past the gates when it happened). Once he was in the ambulance it took them quite a while before they pulled out of the Wembley gates and I think the only reason that the flashing lights were used was because there was a long stream of cars trying to get out of the Wembley complex.

Meat Loaf has been ill for almost two weeks now so I think the best place for him IS hospital so that they can find out why it's taking him so long to recover and cure him.

Sue

[Bart]

Not almost, but he has been ill for 2 weeks now. Maybe it started all after Trier on the second. And btw, there was an ambulance outside too, but Meat was not in it.

[Winston]

Meat Loaf has been ill for almost two weeks now so I think the best place for him IS hospital so that they can find out why it's taking him so long to recover and cure him.
Good call Sue. Although lets hope he STAYS there.

[Vickip]

Meat Loaf has been ill for almost two weeks now so I think the best place for him IS hospital so that they can find out why it's taking him so long to recover and cure him.

Sue

Thank you for the clarification Sue ... and I agree.
Vicki

[heat]

Agree completely with you Sue - the best place for Meat really IS in the hospital. I'm sure as well, that deep down, stubborn as he is, Meat knows this and here's hoping he's gonna get the proper medical attention he obviously needs.

Meat has had one hell of a year with sickness and hospitalization, and i'm praying that once he's feeling better that will be an end to it, and he'll be fighting fit and raring to go. He must feel under so much pressure at the moment - he's a very determined man and i know he hates to feel as though he has let his fans down, but we his fans would rather have a cancelled concert that is rescheduled then to see him completely blown out through continuing to work when he is so ill.

Here's hoping you get better soon, Meat.

[original sin]

Meat Loaf has been ill for almost two weeks now so I think the best place for him IS hospital so that they can find out why it's taking him so long to recover and cure him.

Sue

thank you Sue i think you are speaking for all of us

[Oriel]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/3279985.stm

[heat]

Thanks for the link, Sinecure, but it doesn't really tell us anything more than the news from Reuters.

[ROSIE]

I was there sitting about 15foot from the stage when it happened, the doctors and paramedics were in the pit infront of me.

Rosie

[ceteetje]

Not almost, but he has been ill for 2 weeks now. Maybe it started all after Trier on the second. And btw, there was an ambulance outside too, but Meat was not in it.
You mean an ambulance in Trier?As far as I know, there's an ambulance at any concert all the time. Not for the artist, but just in case someone needs to be rushed to a hospital (people in the audience or artists).

[ladyloaf69]

meat needs to stay in the hospital and get the fluids he needs and medicine to fight whatever he has. i ama doctor and i know tha tthis is nothing to play around with . thses virus 's can take along time to recover and it can make you weak and short of breathe. continuing on with the tour is only going to make him weaker and the virus will continue to get stronger. please meat take it easy

[badger]

i was just about to get on the train when i heard.

It's weird, i would expect to be dissapointed, but I think everyone is far too worried to be bothered about toights concert.

[mrs badcrumble]

Hi .... I have never posted on here before but i just wanted to pop in and wish meat a quick recovery. I was at wembley last nite and seeing him collapse was awful .... here's hoping he's back to his former glory real soon - and if any of the moaners who chewed the ears of the poor stewards happen to read this you guys are verrrry selfish and should be ashamed of yourselves .... any true meat fans where to busy worrying about meat to give two hoots about value for money .... give the poor guy a break he did his very best for us :D

[ChrisBelfast]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2003531696,00.html

The Sun has an article on last nights show too, although very small

[RoknRollJesus]

I agree with you Mrs Badcrumble! The posters who chose to come to these forums just to piss and moan about how much money they spent should be very ashamed! Our concern should be with Meat, his health and his family! I am certain that he will make it up to everyone...just give him time to recuperate!

On another note...I found a link that indicated that Meat was at the Northwick Park Hospital in London. Is there a possibility that someone over there could send him some flowers from all of us? Just thinking outloud WAY over here in the US.....

Link to news story:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/11/18/entertainment/main584244.shtml

jo[/url]

[heat]

Just had a text message from Chris, saying that on radio two news it has been reported that Meat is in hospital with a prolonged viral infection (flu) and will be there on antibiotics for the next 48 hours.

Also on Radio two, they have played Man Of Steel 3 times with the message 'Get well soon to the ultimate man of steel'

[Winston]

On the news over here in Ireland too.

http://www.rte.ie/arts/2003/1118/meatloaf.html

[ChrisBelfast]

northern Irelands Cool FM and Downtown Radio station have also covered it too.

[Renegade Angel]

I just found out what happened, so just wanted to wish Meat a speedy recovery - Im sure Meat will be feeling he let his fans down but we all know that's not the case and we worry more about him than we do any shows being cancelled.

[angel eyes]

:cry: He has been on my mind all day. I'm glad that he is getting treatment and is resting instead of going ahead and jeopardising his health even more. The moaners and groaners should be ashamed of themselves. How much do they expect someone to give??

Get well soon Meat.

Lots of love and kisses
Angelxxxx

[little_dancer]

Meat-
If you check this site- take care of yourself. Your health (and comfort) is important to all of your fans. :)

Take the rest you need, We understand.

For everybody else: Let's hope Meat takes his time and gets better.

Much love,
LD

[madonna123968848]

I got Invicta Radio to put a message out today re Meat AND they covered it on their celeb news.

I thought I would be sad not to be going tonight but God, if this makes Meat get a grip and take care of himself that will be brilliant. Think I would be going crazy at him if I knew him personally!!!!!!!!!!

Would be good to send a card or flowers to him?? Any idea's??

[goodhip]

I was at Wembly last night and can say a big thankyou to meatloaf for given us what he did when he was ill he could off said no and yet he gave it his best shot well done to the man we had him for an hour and it was the best hour of my life hat off to the man of stell and hope you recover soon

[Kitty Kat]

Very sad. :( :( Lets hope that he listens to the doctors and takes their advice, whatever it is. Hopefully he will then recover his health and strength and be able to maybe complete some of his remaining converts.

Rosie - it must have been awful to be sitting so close and see it all happen.

[ChrissybabezNI]

Hey all im just new on here :D I heard about it today and read more about it on here. I hope Meat gets well soon I'm set to go to his concert in Belfast on 7th December but Id much rather wait and have him well before he tries to do anything!

[ceteetje]

:cry: He has been on my mind all day.
Same here !!!

[mellis107]

I really hope Meat gets well real soon. Is looking more and more likely that Sheffield on saturday will be cancelled, but you know what? - I'm not the least bit bothered. All that matters is Meat's health, and I'm sure he is in the best of hands. And probably flirting terribly with all the pretty young nurses.... :D

But seriously, I think we can all see the measure of the man from the events of the last day. He was obviously in no state to perform, and that he chose to go ahead says a lot about the Meat Loaf we all love. I hope I would have as much strength and courage as him in the same situation.

And to think people were actually booing as he went off stage. this sickens and disgusts me in a way I cannot describe. for all they knew, the man could have been dying! Thank heaven that it wasn' that serious, but how could these half-humans have known that? I hope they are feeling as low as Meat probably is right about now.

I can't say much more tha has already been said svereal times by people more wordy than me, so I just want to repeat my best wishes to Meat, his family, crew and band, and to let them know that our thoughts are with them all right now.

God speed to recovery Meat

I salute you!

mike

[ROSIE]

Yes kitty kat it was awful, Patti was just below me when he stopped half way through I'll do anything for love she waiting to go on my heart goes out to her she well, obviousley so worrried and upset


Rosie

[crackerjack box]

I can't say much more tha has already been said svereal times by people more wordy than me, so I just want to repeat my best wishes to Meat, his family, crew and band, and to let them know that our thoughts are with them all right now.

God speed to recovery Meat



CHSIB

[RSG]

A direct message to the man himself,

Meat, what have you done son? Ignorin' your doctor's orders like that. I's asay you best be gettin' your beauty rest. Y'know you're important to us, an' mean the world to most of us. You know I almost had to go to the hospital, but I was to stubborn for not letting my school take me. :oops: I was told it has to do with alsers (ALL-SURS). Too much stress :oops: . Something about holes in my stomach? I didn't quite listen to my teacher's details.

But the point of this message to say is, Meat, you getz your self better son, we all love ya here at MLUKFC, and think twice next time when your rockin. There's a time to rock, and then there is a time to rock n sleep, and get your beauty rest. :lol: Get better and Keep Rockin'!! Cause you are the man!!!!!

[fluffy]

I was there too last night but didnt hear any boo-ing (I was too busy crying :( )
It was very painful too watch the big man suffering and he had tears in his eyes when he had to finally give in and go off
Hope he has a speedy recovery
Hugs
Fluffy

[PanicLord]

"Meat Loaf has been ill for almost two weeks now so I think the best place for him IS hospital so that they can find out why it's taking him so long to recover and cure him. " said Sue.

YTTWROOMM - ICHSIBM.

Stay where you are Meat, and GET BETTER!

Keep rocking, but get some rest first :)

Luv ya big fella

[RSG]

I was there too last night but didnt hear any boo-ing (I was too busy crying :( )
It was very painful too watch the big man suffering and he had tears in his eyes when he had to finally give in and go off
Hope he has a speedy recovery
Hugs
Fluffy :cry: oh my god that is awful!

[Bigmomma]

chrissybabezNI,
i was also due to go on the 7th december, dont know yet if it will
still be going ahead, i would rather meat get properley well first!
welcome to the site, its a great place to come for meat fans.
kezzina

[Guppie]

And to think people were actually booing as he went off stage. this sickens and disgusts me in a way I cannot describe. for all they knew, the man could have been dying!

8O some people were booing??? They should commend a man that don't want to feel he's letting his fans down by cancelling and give it his best shot.
This makes me so sad. Imagine how that must have made Meat feel, if he heard it.

That is NOT done. I can understand people being disappointed that he wasn't able to finish the concert, but they all could see the reason.

In Oberhausen, he performed while being ill and having a fever, and he was able to give a great performance for 2,5 hours. I have great respect for that. But if he had to stop in the middle because he just couldn't finish: I would never booh him. I would still have respected him for trying.

[madonna123968848]

Should be like swearing at a football match the so called "fans" can be banned from matches, anyone who acts like an idiot (like booing) at a concert should be banned from the concerts in future!!!

Does make me mad!!!

[Woman of Steel]

:cry: He has been on my mind all day. I'm glad that he is getting treatment and is resting instead of going ahead and jeopardising his health even more.
Mine too. Well, at least he is giving it a rest, he tries so hard to get back to his fans that he overdoes it sometimes...The true fans here can wait. I wish him a speedy recovery.
Get well Meat, I'm praying for you
W.O.S.

[Vickip]

:cry: He has been on my mind all day. I'm glad that he is getting treatment and is resting instead of going ahead and jeopardising his health even more. The moaners and groaners should be ashamed of themselves. How much do they expect someone to give??

Get well soon Meat.

Lots of love and kisses
Angelxxxx

He's been on my mind all day too Anglel. And like you, I'm very glad he's getting the treatment and rest that he needs right now.

Please Get Well Soon Meat
Vicki

[Vickip]

And to think people were actually booing as he went off stage. this sickens and disgusts me in a way I cannot describe. for all they knew, the man could have been dying!

8O some people were booing??? They should commend a man that don't want to feel he's letting his fans down by cancelling and give it his best shot.
This makes me so sad. Imagine how that must have made Meat feel, if he heard it.

That is NOT done. I can understand people being disappointed that he wasn't able to finish the concert, but they all could see the reason.

In Oberhausen, he performed while being ill and having a fever, and he was able to give a great performance for 2,5 hours. I have great respect for that. But if he had to stop in the middle because he just couldn't finish: I would never booh him. I would still have respected him for trying.

I feel exactly the same way Guppie.
Vicki

[shadow1000001]

:cry: He has been on my mind all day. I'm glad that he is getting treatment and is resting instead of going ahead and jeopardising his health even more. The moaners and groaners should be ashamed of themselves. How much do they expect someone to give??

Get well soon Meat.

Lots of love and kisses
Angelxxxx

Well said Angel,
Meat needs his rest and at least he is getting it now. :D


Maria

[Asha]

What can I say but I second that.......

Meat, god speed and take time recovering.

Asha

[meatfan]

This flu is nasty. I had it 8 weeks ago and was ill for 4 weeks, and not feeling too well and tired for a further 2 weeks. Like Meat I am 56.

My sister (54) and brother (55) both caught it a few days after me, but were in France for a 5 day holiday. Linda was so ill on the plane coming home, they thought she was going to die! She was taken to hospital and was in for 5 days. She was very poorly and not responding to anti-biotics for the first 3 days. She was very weak when she came home and needed a lot of help just to wash and eat.

My brother Chris was on antibiotics and was ill for many weeks - he is still not 100% and has an enlarged heart so he has to be very careful. At one point I was going to the hospital to see Linda, after taking my brother a meal or shopping for him - all this after a normal day's work and caring for my grandchild who is 4.

The message to Meat is look after number one! To booing fans - what if Meat was your brother or father????

Heather.

[Cpl Mickey]

Heather glad that you all are recoverd,if not all of you 100%. I hope meat sees your post and takes notice and has a complete break to recover before even attempting any more concerts.

[bmbcali]

I wrote some time back that I was very concerned about Meat's health. Could this tour be plagued by any more problems? I think this all goes back to the beginning of the tour right after he had surgery! I'm sure he went back on the road much sooner than his doctor wanted him too. I know he felt an obligation to be out there.

However, I just had surgery myself and the doctor said it would be at least 6 weeks of recovery time. Well it is 4 now and I'm slowly getting better, but I surely wouldn't want to be on the road touring after this ordeal!

Also, is he taking anything to keep him going? Didn't he fall from the stage not too long ago. I am very worried about Meat.

Anyway, it takes a while to recover from surgery. If he wasn't fully recovered and tires himself each night and "burns the candle at both ends" he is bound to end up with whatever is going around, like the flu or other viruses. I just pray they find out what is wrong and he takes his stubborn self and listens to his doctors! I'm concerned that he could end up with pneumonia if he ignores his health. Hey, I had a friend last year that started out with a simple cold and instead of resting, kept going to work, thinking the world would stop if they didn't go to work. Anyway, they ended up with bronchitis on the verge of pneumonia!! We had another guy at work about 6 months ago end up in the hospital for pneumonia--he has been out of commission for 6 months!!!

This is serious stuff. I'm sure all fans would prefer Meat would get completely well instead of continue if he is not well. Meat please listen, we care and you are more important to us than this tour continuing if you aren't well!

Brenda

[meatfan]

Hear Hear!

Linda had "Deep lobe pneumonia" in BOTH lungs after starting off with flu.

Didn't start with antibiotics until hospitalized in UK. Meat is in the best hands.

Heather.

[kaz]

:cry: He has been on my mind all day.
Same here !!!

me too- hospital is the best place for him- i hope the antibiotics and fluids and general stuff make him better soon and hopefully some1 will tell him that just trying to the concert was enough for the true fans and he didn't let anybody down!

[heat]

If Meat could be healed by the power of good wishes then by now he'd be fit as a fiddle!!!! :D


It's really heartening to see so many fans pulling together for Meat, and i'm sure that if he ever gets time to read these get well wishes then he'd be incredibly proud and encouraged.

I think it just goes to show what a great communtity we are here, and how much we can pull together when the need arises.

[SVZ]

Meat get well soon ..xx

[amh_brfc]

Get well soon Meat. Sorry to hear that you are ill. I was supposed to go to MEN on 13th, this was cancelled and rescheduled for 21st December.

Is he going to continue with his tour? I do hope so, but his health is more important.

[amethyst]

I posted this under the Tour Talk section but just wanted to re-post it here....

For your information Cpl Mickey it was my sister who shouted out Meat Loaf We Love You ~ and again for your information, on the way out the only person she bad mouthed were the people moaning and complaining about how much money they'd spent on this that and the other.

How many people there were real fans, and how many real fans missed out cos of people wanting to see Meat for the "last time"????

For Meat Loaf, we wish you a speedy recovery and if we are lucky enough to see you ~ so be it, if not, thank you for everything.

love and kisses

amethyst and her sister angii

[Skeleton]

I was there too last night but didnt hear any boo-ing (I was too busy crying )
It was very painful too watch the big man suffering and he had tears in his eyes when he had to finally give in and go off
Hope he has a speedy recovery
Hugs
Fluffy

It´s great to hear that no-one was boo-ing to him. I can only imagine what it might looks like when Meat wasn´t able to sing. That breaks my heart. :cry: But I hope that Meat going to get well soon. [/quote]

[Cpl Mickey]

I have only just seen the post from Amethyst here but i did reply on Tour Talk

[Cpl Mickey]

I'm Sorry I didn't mean to upset anyone.

[Woman of Steel]

And to think people were actually booing as he went off stage. this sickens and disgusts me in a way I cannot describe. for all they knew, the man could have been dying!
People were booing!! That is disgusting!! Here the man was, upset about having to cancel, and they were making it worse!!! But he's probably up and about now, flirting and back to his old (no, young) self.

[Woman of Steel]

And to think people were actually booing as he went off stage. this sickens and disgusts me in a way I cannot describe. for all they knew, the man could have been dying!
People were booing!! That is disgusting!! Here the man was, upset about having to cancel, and they were making it worse!!! But he's probably up and about now, flirting and back to his old (no, young) self.

[combustion]

I was at Wembly on Monday. I didn't hear anyone booing. Their were a lot of people moaning about how much they had spent though. So what!! Whats more important, a few quid, or Meatloafs health? I have nothing but admiration for the man. It was obvious from the start that he was ill but he gave it his best shot.

I wish him all the best for a full recovery

[Brainlock]

So it's just a case of the flu?

I found out from Conan O'Brien and he made some crack about the STAGE being a total loss. azz.

What with his summer surgery that set back the open of the tour in here in US, now a wait & see situation in UK, I hope Meat realizes he can't push himself so much at Fifty-SIX (NOT 52!) as he could at 36!

Here's to ya, ML!
Hope you're feeling better, SOON!

[angelj242003]

Do anybody know why he had a hospital surgery in summer????


AngelJ

[Bart]

there was something with his stomach, with his indigests? (is that the correct word :roll: )

[shadow1000001]

there was something with his stomach, with his indigests? (is that the correct word :roll: )


Intestines, you were really close Bart :D

[sherrie87]

perforated (ie, ripped or torn) intestine was the problem this summer. Not a pleasant affliction to have, quite painful and no fun at all.

Sherrie

[meatwka]

Hi folks, just to say, glasgow is cancelled for tomorrow.

Hope it gets a new date when Meat is feeling better

Take Care all 8)