Paul Di’Anno, RIP
The legendary Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di’Anno has passed away today. And no, as much as I’d like it to be, this is not just some clickbait news. This is unfortunately true.
I just got out of the chat with Paul’s manager Stjepan Juras, who has been taking care of Paul Di’Anno for the last couple of years. And sadly he did not only confirm this news, but also said that he’s already working on the funeral. And despite whatever some people have been saying online, this has actually come as a huge shock for everyone close to Paul Di’Anno and everyone who has worked closely with the legendary vocalist lately.
But at least Paul, who as we all know have been traveling quite heavily lately despite his condition, passed not on the road, but in his home in Salisbury, England at the age of 66 years old.
Just weeks before he was supposed to kick off yet another European tour and perform the Iron Maiden classics in front of his loyal fanbase around the globe.
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, said Paul’s label Conquest Music in their statement.
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@VannickChan6666_pf6
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
RIP Mr Di’Anno
@NoirHammer
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
For Paul to sing on stage in a wheelchair is what I call the definition of "Metal"
@elidacarvalho3667
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Without exaggeration, Maiden's best vocalist… RIP dear
@kronictonic
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
He was great on those first two albums, phantom of the opera especially is fantastic. RIP Paul
@acdcking1234
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Bruce is good but Paul is the best
@josecano9210
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
The first 2 Iron Maiden songs I heard were 2 Minutes to Midnight and Children of the Damned which were obviously Bruce songs but it wasn’t until I heard Phantom of the Opera from their first album with Paul that I truly became a fan and dove into Iron Maiden’s catalog. Thank you for the great music Paul and being the true 🐐 your influence on the band and other bands won’t be forgotten RIP
@Metalheadchris
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
RIP Paul DiAnno.
@tonygreen4896
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
A man that got me through my teens. I hope he knew how loved he was.
RIP Paul. 🙏
@grahamturner1290
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
I was lucky enough to see Paul with Maiden on 3 tours in 1980 and 1981. RIP. 🎸
@willwicked
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Abum Di'anno 1984 is a must to listened. Such good songs with 80's rock vibes, this guy was the true wrath child.
@billsalvey
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
🙏🙏
@barbieblacksheep8440
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
R I P Paul… fan since 'The Soundhouse Tapes'… safe travels brother… Blessed Be !…
@CedaxV
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Man I wanted so much to go see Paul perform.
His era of Iron Maiden brings back so many memories that I can't hear any of it without feeling some kind of way about it.
@nicholaschapman6763
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
KILLERS IS THEIR BEST ALBUM!!! r.i.p. paul. you will be missed.
@Thisismybandsname
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Thank you for everything Paul, rest in paradise.🕯️🙏
@MaxineWatt-jd8ho
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Sad news for all Iron maiden fans everywhere. R.I.P. PAUL DI ANNO 😪 🤘🤘🙏
@Wallie_from_clock
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Was blasting out the first album yesterday and today, what amazing songs Remember Tomorrow and Strange World are 🤘🤘
@VeryUsMumblings
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
It's a sad day, but Paul Di'Anno was always loved by fans of Iron Maiden and metal and he'll be remembered tomorrow and always! 👍
@devinmccreery8003
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Rest in peace, Paul.
@richjnev70
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Bruce pays an emotional tribute to Paul Di' Anno at St. Paul Minnesota. Bruce and Adrian wipe tears away from their eyes before playing The Time Machine.
@paulakhs
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Selsbury? Where’s that? 🙄
@leokimvideo
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Very sad, and 66 isn't very old.
@robertgorsky9091
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Paul D’anno……..not Dianna
@olleolsson90
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Rest in peace Paul! 🙏🤘
@sandropini1513
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
I loved Paul on the killers album that’s the first time I heard Iron Maiden.
@shawnfairholm989
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
RIP 😢
@carlosarchuleta62
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Paul Dianno is a foundation of Iron Maiden
@gilesfamily2653
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Became a fan in 1987 when I was 15 and Maiden are still top tier music. Playing Killers last night on good headphones and it is definitely their best album. R.I.P. Paul
@StuartTurner582
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Rip
Paul you'll be deeply missed
@hipidipi20157max
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
I was hoping that Bruce would invite DiAnno to sing a few songs together with IM.
@alantinoalantonio
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
RIP Paul. Up the Irons!! m/
@FrankKrynojewski
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Wanted to see KISS on September, 20th, 1980 in Dortmund, Germany and didn't know a thing about their 'support' that evening…it was IRON MAIDEN with the very young Paul Di'Anno and to watch 'em entering the stage, unleashing true Heavy Metal Power just changed my life forever…THIS was the sound me and my brother wanted to hear, and Hardrock was buried…still only into the first Maiden stuff, without Paul they'd lost the raw, unpolished edge and the true underground art of rebellion…those who share my opinion will remember Mr. Paul Di'Anno forever !!! May you find peace now…
@sreegk106
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
RIP 🙏.
@musoseven8218
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Paul Di'Anno dead? 💔💔 I thought his health was on the turn for the better after knee Op?
Let me guess, died in October after a short UK (corporate Britain) v@©©ination programme (because he was vulnerable and needed such interventions?), sorry I mean, "short illness". FFS!!
Last time I heard him, he was going for it, turning it all about. But dont get ill in the UK.
Loss of a great singer, key part of my youth and introduction to heavy metal bands.
Im gutted.
RIP Paul and Clive🙏🙏🙏
@salf9662
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
R.I.P Paul and thank you for the soundtrack to our lives. Your music was always the gauge that all METAL is measured. Forever at the top of our playlists for us 80s kids and for all generations following.
@talonsoftheraven6693
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
i had the pleasure of meeting Paul after a show he did in limerick ireland.
he was an absolute gent and the show was brilliant.
the first iron maiden song i ever heard was phantom of the opera back when i was 8.
im 45 now and l love them more than ever (all members past and present).
Rip Paul Dianno thank you for a lifetime of awesome music in maiden and in solo career.
Deepest sympathies to all his family and friends .
irish metal heads will remember him forever.
@RedFoxRoaming
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
I love Paul. Bold brave and unique. Great passionate vocals.
RIP
@rhettcorbett3346
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
RIP the OG Paul Dianno 😪💔. Now he is Running Free. Glad I got to see him play in Wollonging NSW Australia with Dianno in the 90s. Play his albums loud & fkn proud. 🤘🤘🤘
@sunpeaksturner
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
He wasn’t that bad..!contributed on some key iconic,Iron maiden songs..Killers ,was fucking rad 🤘🏽
@colincams
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Back when i was young i preferred Bruce over Paul. But now it is the other way round, every Bruce song is so similar whereas Paul had so much variation in his voice. My favourite song is Strange World.
RIP Paul.
@christianebm5360
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Kingdom of the Dead… Rinpoche style demon DiAnno
@smock3299
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
i only started listening to iron maiden earlier this year and they're already my favourite band, poor guy, at the very least he was doing what he loved till the very end
@tor9903
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
R.I.P. Paul see you at the rally point !
@KurtDeyoung-v3o
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Rip Paul Dia'nno
@timothyjerry1177
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
His maiden band members SHOULD HAVE FINANCED HIS MEDICAL NEEDS!!! Bruce is net worth over 100 million. I would have paid full price to save Paul but that’s just me. Paul was out trying to raise money to save his life and that to me is a crying fk’n shame.
@fabiorossicavalcanti8811
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
I once lost a girlfriend listening to Killers at full volume. She was scared.
@AuthenticDarren
April 14, 2026 at 3:11 am
Paul was a truly great singer. The first two Iron Maiden albums are so great, in large part, because of his outstanding input.
RIP Paul Di'Anno