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Paul Di’Anno, early frontman for Iron Maiden, dies aged 66
The vocalist, who went on to form Battlezone and Killers, had experienced a number of health issues in recent years
His label Conquest Music confirmed that he died at home in Salisbury, adding: “Despite being troubled by severe health issues in recent years that restricted him to performing in a wheelchair, Paul continued to entertain his fans around the world, racking up well over 100 shows since 2023.” Born Paul Andrews in Chingford, east London, to a Brazilian father and British mother, Di’Anno joined the nascent Iron Maiden after an audition in November 1978, the band having been formed by bassist Steve Harris three years earlier. Di’Anno forged ahead with his own music, first with a self-titled project, then the equally short-lived supergroup Gogmagog, including former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr and future guitarist Janick Gers.
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