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,

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.

Musician's death was "instantaneous" and due to an issue with his heart, according to a social media statement

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.

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