Members of heavy metal band Iron Maiden have said they are “deeply saddened” following the death of former bandmate Paul Di’Anno.

Di’Anno sang with the British band between 1978 and 1981 and featured on their self-titled debut album and its follow-up Killers – singing songs such as Running Free, Sanctuary and Remember Tomorrow.

His death was announced by record label Conquest Records on behalf of his family on Monday.

He died at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66, it added.

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