20 Early Warning Signs of Cancer You Should Never Ignore

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Bryan Seal
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Your body has an incredible way of signaling when something might be wrong, including early warning signs of cancer. Listening closely to these signals can help in spotting diseases early, allowing for timely medical intervention. If you notice any of these early warning signs of cancer, it’s important to consult a doctor to determine if further testing is necessary.

Indirect Symptoms

Cancer doesn’t always show its hand directly. Often, the body manifests signs that aren’t obviously linked to the primary tumor or affected area. Recognizing these subtle symptoms can make a significant difference in early detection.

Wheezing or Shortness of Breath

Lung cancer patients often recall this as one of their earliest symptoms, though they didn’t initially associate it with cancer.

Frequent Fevers or Infections

A sign of leukemia, this occurs when abnormal white blood cells hinder your body’s ability to fight infections.

Difficulty Swallowing

Commonly linked to throat cancer, but it may also indicate lung cancer in some cases.

Weakness and Fatigue

Fatigue is such a common symptom of cancer that it’s best evaluated in combination with other early warning signs of cancer.

Feeling Full and Unable to Eat

This could be an early indicator of ovarian cancer, particularly when paired with a persistent loss of appetite.

Visible Bodily Changes

Cancer can also bring about physical changes that are more noticeable. These changes often depend on the type and stage of the disease, but they can provide crucial clues for early detection.

Rectal Bleeding or Blood in Stool

This is a common warning sign of colorectal cancer and should prompt immediate medical attention.

Lumps in the Neck, Underarms, or Groin Area

Swollen lymph nodes might indicate changes in the lymphatic system, potentially signaling cancer.

Excessive Bruising or Bleeding That Doesn’t Stop

Abnormalities in platelet or red blood cell function, often linked to leukemia, can lead to unexplained bleeding or bruising.

Bloating or Abdominal Weight Gain

Many ovarian cancer patients report sudden, persistent bloating as a primary early symptom.

Unexplained Weight Loss

This can be an early sign of colon or digestive cancers and may also occur when cancer spreads to the liver.

Red, Sore, or Swollen Breasts

Inflammatory breast cancer can cause these changes, while a nipple appearing flattened or inverted may also signal trouble.

Pain Symptoms

Persistent pain in specific areas of the body could also be a sign of cancer. Understanding these pain-related symptoms can help identify the need for further medical evaluation.

Unusually Heavy or Painful Periods, or Bleeding Between Periods

This is a common symptom of endometrial or uterine cancer.

Chronic Cough or Chest Pain

Cancers such as leukemia and lung cancer often cause symptoms that resemble bronchitis or a persistent bad cough.

Pelvic or Abdominal Pain

Pain and cramping in the pelvic area are frequently linked with ovarian cancer. Leukemia can also enlarge the spleen, causing abdominal pain.

Pain in the Back or Lower Right Side

This is often an early warning sign of cancer in the liver. Breast cancer might also cause back pain when tumors press against the chest or spread to the spine.

Upset Stomach or Persistent Stomach Pain

Frequent stomach cramps or discomfort can indicate colorectal cancer.

How to Reduce Your Risk

If you notice any of these early warning signs of cancer, don’t panic—but do consult a doctor for proper guidance. Early detection can save lives. Additionally, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, normalizing vitamin D levels, and reducing environmental toxin exposure are crucial steps in cancer prevention.

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6 Proven Ways to Avoid Bad Breath

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Bryan Seal
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Bad breath can be a confidence killer, especially after waking up in the morning. Commonly referred to as halitosis, it’s an issue that affects millions, but the good news is that you can avoid bad breath with simple lifestyle adjustments.

Let’s explore six proven methods to wake up with fresh, clean breath and avoid bad breath.

1. Stay Hydrated Throughout the Day

One of the easiest ways to avoid bad breath is by staying hydrated. A dry mouth, often caused by dehydration, reduces saliva production. Saliva is crucial for washing away food particles and bacteria that cause bad odors.

Drink plenty of water throughout the day and consider sipping some before bedtime.

Chewing sugar-free gum or sucking on ice cubes can also stimulate saliva production, which helps keep your mouth fresh.

If you consistently experience dry mouth, consult a healthcare professional.

2. Opt for Sugar-Free Gum

Using sugar-free gum instead of mints is another excellent way to avoid bad breath. Mints often contain sugar, which feeds bacteria in your mouth and worsens bad breath over time.

Sugar-free gum not only freshens your breath but also stimulates saliva flow, helping to dislodge food particles and neutralize acids in your mouth.

3. Schedule Regular Dental Visits

Even if you’re diligent with your oral hygiene, some areas of your mouth are difficult to clean properly.

Over time, plaque and tartar can build up, leading to gum disease, a primary cause of bad breath.

Regular dental check-ups allow professionals to remove tartar and catch potential issues early. Routine visits are vital to maintaining fresh breath and oral health.

4. Brush and Floss Before Bed

Maintaining a solid oral hygiene routine is crucial if you want to avoid bad breath. Before going to bed, brush your teeth thoroughly with fluoride toothpaste and floss to remove debris from between your teeth.

Don’t forget to clean your tongue, as it’s a breeding ground for bacteria. An alcohol-free mouthwash can provide an added layer of freshness overnight.

5. Watch Your Diet

Certain foods, like garlic and onions, can cause lingering odors that contribute to bad breath. If you follow a low-carb diet, you might also experience bad breath due to the production of ketones, which are released through your breath.

To avoid bad breath caused by diet, reduce your intake of odor-causing foods and incorporate leafy greens, avocados, and nuts into your meals. These foods help neutralize odors naturally.

6. Remove Tonsil Stones

Tonsil stones are a hidden cause of bad breath that many people overlook. These small, hardened deposits form in the crevices of your tonsils and consist of bacteria and food particles. While not harmful, they can produce persistent bad odors.

Practice good oral hygiene to prevent tonsil stones, and gargle with salt water regularly. If tonsil stones are a recurring issue, consult your dentist or doctor for further advice.

Conclusion

Bad breath doesn’t have to be part of your morning routine. By staying hydrated, choosing sugar-free gum, and maintaining good oral hygiene, you can easily avoid bad breath.

Diet adjustments and addressing tonsil stones are additional steps that ensure you wake up with fresh, clean breath every day.

Make these changes to enjoy better confidence and oral health.

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They are Waiting at the Bus Stop: A Joke You’ll Never Forget!

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Bryan Seal
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A husband and wife, along with their nine children, were waiting at the bus stop. Shortly after, a blind man joined them, tapping his stick along the pavement. When the bus arrived, it was too crowded. Only the wife and the nine kids managed to get on, leaving the husband and the blind man to walk, leaving the bus stop.

As they walked, the husband grew annoyed by the constant tapping of the blind man’s stick. Unable to stay silent, he asked, “Why don’t you put a piece of rubber at the end of your stick? That ticking sound is driving me crazy.”

The blind man didn’t hesitate to reply. “If you had put a rubber at the end of YOUR stick, we’d all be riding the bus right now. So shut the hell up.”

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Man fulfills late grandmother’s wish to rebuild her house, discovers a hidden cellar nearby

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Monica Pop
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Harry and Walter’s grandmother’s wish that she shared with them on her deathbed was the house she lived in to be renovated. That house was built by her husband, and it was very valuable to her.

Harry was always the one who was close to his grandparents, even when he grew older and started his own family. He knew how much that house meant to his grandma and made it his goal to fulfill her wish despite not having much money.

Walter on the other hand, was more into the material. He was only interested in the inheritance their grandmother left them. When Harry arrived at the lawyer’s office, Walter was already there, with a grin on his face.

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He was in a hurry for the will to be read.

When the lawyer started reading it, he said that all their grandmother had left washer old house.

“What!” Walter yelled. “How could that be? What about the money, the jewelry?” he asksed.

The lawyer explained that the grandmother’s bank account was closed days before her passing, and that the house was the only thing she owned.

Walter, devastated, fled the office. Harry, on the other hand, only thought of his grandma’s wish. He was eager to restore the house, but he was tight on money, so he was forced to lend some from a wealthy friend.

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It didn’t take long before the renovations started. One day, Harry was working on the land around the house when he stumbled upon a lid. He opened it and noticed stairs that led underground. Curious, he went inside and realized it was a cellar. There was a wooden chest with a letter placed on it.

Inside the chest were family heirlooms, pieces of jewelry, and other valuables. And the letter was addressed to Harry. It was from his grandfather.

It said that his grandpa always knew Harry would be the one to find it. That meant he was fulfilling his grandmother’s wish.

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There were also instructions to take the letter to the lawyer’s office.

Harry did what the letter said, and the moment he entered the lawyer’s office, he said, “Harry, your grandpa knew you would be the one to bring this letter to me. You always took great care of him and your grandmother.”

The lawyer said that he would transfer ownership of a bank account under his grandpa’s name to Harry. He received $300,000, money that would go to charity if none of the grandsons decided to renovate the old house.

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After learning that, Harry still decided to donate a portion of the money to charity, in his grandfather and grandmother’s honor.

With the rest of the money, he finished the house, repaid his debts, and started a business together with his wife.

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‘Son, my husband begged you not to reveal what you witnessed,’ – A few days later, I uncovered the shocking truth myself

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Monica Pop
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After four miscarriages and plenty of plain to overcome, Paige and her husband, Victor, finally welcomed a son in their life.

The two were a great couple who knew what worked for them and what didn’t. After every miscarriage, Victor assured Paige that everything would be all right eventually, and that if they couldn’t have a baby of their own, they could always consider other options. His words were always comforting.

When baby Mason was welcomed into the world, it felt like all those shattered dreams had finally pieced themselves together. He became the center of his parents’ lives and they put him above everything else, including their careers.

Being a chief executive with a clothing brand, Paige needed to travel a lot because she was involved in every step of the product designs.

This didn’t bother her much because she knew Victor was a wonderful father who took great care of their son whenever she was away from home.

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When Mason turned four, Paige knew he was about to enter pre-school soon so she decided to limit her work trips in order to be able to spend more time with him.

One time, Paige was away from home for three days, and once her work was done, she was eager to get home to her family and give her son a hug. Little did she know that this time would be different.

As she entered, the house was strangely quiet, with faint shuffling noises coming from upstairs.

Victor’s voice was hushed but urgent — the same urgency that Mason associated with misbehavior and bedtime.

“Buddy, you’ve got to promise me one thing, okay?” Victor said.

“Okay,” Mason muttered innocently. “What is it?”

“You’ve got to promise me that you won’t tell Mom what you saw.”

“But I don’t like secrets,” Mason said. “Why can’t I tell Mommy?”

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Victor let out a deep sigh — its echo seemed to ripple through the house, as if carried by the air.

“It’s not a secret, Mason,” he said. “But if we tell Mommy, it’s going to make her sad. Do you want Mommy to be sad, buddy?”

“No, I don’t,” Mason answered.

At that moment, pretending she didn’t hear a thing, Paige yelled, “Son! Victor! Mom’s home!”

“What’s going on?” she asked, as Mason leaped into her arms.

“Nothing, honey,” Victor said, winking. “Just a boys’ chat. Welcome home.”

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Since Victor was the perfect husband and father, Paige tried to convince herself that the conversation she overheard was truly nothing important. She thought to herself that Victor probably gave Mason too many sweets or let him eat junk food, and that’s what they tried to hide from her.

However, letting it go seemed harder that she thought.

The week that followed and the trip she had to take were both a blessing and a curse for Paige. As much as she loved her job, the thought of leaving Mason saddened her profoundly. She only found solace in the photos Victor sent her, and one of those photos brought more questions than answers.

In one of the photos showing Mason playing with his toys, Paige spotted blue shows she had never seen before. They weren’t hers, yet they were there in her living room.

Paige decided to scroll through each of the photos Victor has ever sent her, and she did find more evidence of someone being in their home while she was away. Was it a nanny he hired to take care of their son? If yes, she had a very expensive taste.

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This time, Paige decided to return home without telling Victor. She wanted to surprise him and her son.

Once home from her trip, she entered straight to Mason’s room who had just woken up and was rubbing his eyes.

“Dad’s not downstairs?” she asked, as she could hear noises coming from the bedroom. “Mommy, don’t go in there. You’ll be sad,” Mason warned her.

In the bedroom, Victor was in bed with another woman. “Paige!” he exclaimed, sitting up in bed. “It’s not what you think!”

“Do I look that stupid?” 

The woman took her clothes and entered the bathroom, locking the door behind her.

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The ensuing confrontation was a whirlwind of tears, accusations, and heartbreak. Victor attempted to deny everything, relying on his charm. Paige knew that if she hadn’t seen it with her own eyes, she might have fallen for his lies.

“I have nothing else to say to you,” Paige said.

“What did you expect, Paige?” Victor asked.

The woman fled the house and Paige was left to confront the man she no longer knew.

“You’re never here,” he lashed out. “You’re never around. And when you’re home, you spend all your time on Mason or working. What about me?”

He tried to portray himself as a victim. “I need human contact, too,” he said. “And I don’t know what you get up to when you’re flying all over the country. I bet you’ve got stories, too.”

“No, Victor,” she said. “I’m not you. My vows meant something to me.”

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Eventually, Paige asked Victor to move out and filed for divorce. Reflecting on that conversation between him and her son that she had overheard, Paige realized the signs were always there, but she tried to ignore them because she only saw the good in her soon to be ex-husband.

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My husband missed the birth of our first child – At home, I found a troubling note and an empty house

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Monica Pop
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When Elena learned she was pregnant, she and her husband Michael were over the moon. The arrival of their sweet bundle of joy was planned very carefully. They purchased a bunch of things for the nursery – soft toys, colorful blankets, a spacious crib, plenty of baby clothes. Everything was ready for the birth of their baby girl.

When the delivery day finally arrived, Elena was rushed to the hospital by her mother because Michael didn’t answer his phone.

Not having Michael there felt strange. Elena didn’t want him to miss the birth of their baby daughter so she constantly tried to reach him on the phone, but each of the calls went straight to voicemail.

The nurses gave her sympathetic looks, as though they wanted to tell her that he was going to be there, he was probably in the middle of something, or he was just running late if he even had the chance to hear her voice messages.

As Elena’s contractions became stronger, her fear escalated. Was she really about to face this alone? What could possibly have kept him away?

Her mom was there with her to hold her hand, but she missed her husband’s presence.

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Sadly, Michael didn’t make it. He failed to witness his first child’s birth. What’s most, he was still not picking up his phone.

Elena was worried sick, she asked from her mother to call the nearby hospitals and see if her husband was in any of them. He must have been involved in an accident, that would be the only thing that would stop him from being by Elena’s side during the most important day of their lives.

However, her mother assured her that Michael was fine. It was though as she knew what was going on.

Two days later, Elena was discharged from the hospital.

She entered her mom’s car together with her baby daughter, Emily, and prayed to God Michael was home waiting for them.

Once home, however, the place was empty and eerily silent. She started shouting Michael’s name, but there was no answer.

“He must be upstairs, in the baby’s room, waiting for us,” she thought to herself. Exhausted from giving birth two days prior, she barely gathered the strength to get to the second floor.

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Once she opened the nursery’s door, she was welcomed with the most unpleasant surprise. Some of Emily’s things were missing, including a couple of toys Elena and Michael picked out together, and the baby blanket they bought. Inside the crib there was a tiny note that read, “I love you and our baby, Elena. But I have to leave forever. Ask your mom why she did this. I’ve taken some of Emily’s things to remember you both.”

Elena’s world collapsed. She started yelling her mom’s name and went downstairs to confront her, but her mother was unusually calm, as though she was ready for this confrontation.

“Mom, where’s my husband?” Elena kept asking.

Her mom said she was going to tell her everything once she calms down.

It turned out that Michael was having an affair with his boss who was filthy rich and spent plenty of money on him. She even bought him a brand new car.

Michael told Elena that he earned a promotion and a car because he was working really hard. Was he lying to her, or it was her mom who wasn’t telling her the truth.

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Elena’s mom was never fond of Michael, so Elena thought she was the one who told him to leave and maybe threatened him with something. Her mom, however, denied she was involved in Michael’s decision to leave Elena and their child.

She explained that she learned of his affair and told him to either put an end to it or leave. Apparently, he chose the latter.

At that point, Elena was mad beyond words. She said her mother was supposed to tell her about her husband’s affair so she could talk to him about it. It wasn’t on her mother to solve that issue on her own.

Elena tried reaching Michael over and over again, but he never returned the calls, until one day, he decided to speak to Elena.

She wanted to hear it from him how could he leave her and miss the birth of his own child.

He told her that her mother was right. He did have an affair with his boss and wanted to give that relationship a chance. Elena couldn’t believe her ears. She was crushed.

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However, over the first few weeks after this incident, she realized that being a single mom was way better than being together with a cheater.

Michael never reached out again. He didn’t even express a desire to meet his daughter, and Elena came to understand that it was for the best if her daughter never encountered the father who had abandoned her.

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Jennifer Garner mourns the loss of her ‘Angel Girl,’ just one day before Thanksgiving

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Monica Pop
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Months after losing her father, actress Jennifer Garner experienced another loss.

A day before Thanksgiving, the Alias star took to the social media to share with her fans that her dog, Birdie, whom she dubbed “the world’s best dog,” passed away.

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“It is hard to know how to write this— it seems nuts, given the world, to mourn a pet, but since we have shared Birdie with all of you, it only seems fair to let you know of her passing,” Garner wrote on Instagram.

Out of the blue, Birdie fell ill on Tuesday. They took him to the vet’s but the prognosis was dull. Birdie was at the end of her life.

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Birdie brought a lot of joy in the family. She passed away after Garner’s daughter, Violet, came home from college. It seemed like the sweet dog was waiting for everyone in the family to gather around her before she left this world.

During the final moments of her life, Birdie was surrounded by her favorite humans, who petted her soft ears and thanked her for being the best dog.

 
 
 
 
 
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Birdie wasn’t just a pet, she was a valuable member of the Garner family who was often featured in the videos of the actress’ Instagram series Pretend Cooking Show. Being a therapy dog, Birdie brought comfort to many throughout her happy life.

“She lived a happy dog life and is now in the role she was born to play: angel girl. It’s a gift to love and be loved by such a creature as Birdie the Doggie. 🐾🪽,” Garner shared, adding photos and videos of Birdie. 

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In one of the videos, Garner and Birdie are sitting on the sofa. While Garner is reading William Steig’s Pete’s a Pizza, Birdie is listening with much attention. They both wear glasses, and that’s beyond cute. 

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Words of comfort from her fans and friends came pouring in. Tracee Ellis Ross commented, “🐾🐾🐾🐾❤️❤️❤️❤️ these furry beings bring so much goodness.” Actress Jennifer Aniston wrote, “Oh Jen…💔I’m so sorry. Sending so much love.”

Chef Ina Garten was among those who shared their sympathies, “Oh Jennifer, I’m heartbroken for you!!! She was the best buddy and always up for an adventure with all of you. Sending my love to you and the kids. I’m so glad they’re home with you now. Birdie will be eating turkey in heaven.”

 
 
 
 
 
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Garner found comfort in her family and her community. She and ex-husband Ben Affleck, along with their children, volunteered at the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles.

The family served 2,000 homeless and near-homeless individuals at the non-profit’s annual Thanksgiving brunch. They spent three hours working side by side and sharing warm moments.

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Meat Loaf gave a masterclass on performing the national anthem

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Monica Pop
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Born Marvin Lee Aday on September 27, 1947, in Dallas, Texas, Meat Loaf was destined for great things. His raw talent and determination to succeed seemed to be the key to rising to stardom.

Although he’s best known for his music, it was film that helped him make a name for himself back in the day. In 1973, he landed a role in the original production of The Rocky Horror Show and later starred in the film.

In 1977, after signing with Cleveland International Records, Meat Loaf released the hit You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth. “I have the patience of a cat,” he told NME, as quoted by The Guardian. “I’ll sit tight and wait until everything is right.”

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That same year, Meat Loaf’s first album was released, Bat Out of Hell, which remains until this very day one of the top-10 selling albums of all time.

One of the songs which became a huge hit and went platinum was the everlasting I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That).

His performances were always amazingly beautiful.

On July 13, 1994, the Grammy Award-winning vocalist delivered an epic rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner for the 65th MLB All-Star Game at the Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Meat Loaf delivered the national anthem in a way no one has ever done it before. He elevated it to a whole new level, teaching a masterclass on how this song should be performed.

In every section of the stadium, people sang along, with their hands on their hearts.

Meat Loaf was accompanied by his pianist, which added to the beauty of the performance.

Needless to say, it was a day when the musician gained a lot more fans.

If you haven’t seen the video of this iconic performance of the national anthem, you can see it below.

The comments under the video speak volumes of how respected Meat Loaf was by his fans. It also says a lot about how powerful his vocals were.

“This is how the national anthem should be sung. No fancy vocal customization. Just power, emotion and respect,” one person commented. “The best national anthem I’ve ever seen performed by a male singer. the ultimate power, the ultimate passion, the ultimate truth,” another person added. “There is no prouder moment in “sports history” than Meatloaf singing The Star Spangled Banner. This still brings tears to my eyes after all these years,” a third commented.

Sadly, Meat Loaf passed away on January 20, 2022, due to complications from COVID-19.

He will forever be missed.

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