Late IRON MAIDEN Legend PAUL DI'ANNO Laid To Rest In London

Original Iron Maiden singer, Paul Di'Anno, was laid to rest in London, England today. Paul's family has approved the publication of the image below.

Paul's manager, Stjepan Juras, shared the following: "Let's raise glass for the last time for Paul Di'Anno. His funeral was today and this picture is published by the approval of his family. Thanks to everyone today and thanks Kastro Pergjoni for beautiful afternoon at Cart and Horses in long memory of Paul."

Di'Anno passed away on October 21. Stjepan Juras released the following statement, revealing Paul's cause of death:

"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."

Following Di'Anno's passing, his record label, BraveWords Records, issued the following: “As huge and lifelong fans of Paul Di’Anno’s musical legacy, It was an honor to work with Paul on the Warhorse album for BraveWords Records, we are extremely saddened to hear of his passing, Paul will remain a true legend in the world of heavy metal.”

(Top photo - Marco Benjamin Alvarado)