“but because of years of too much alcohol, drugs, junk food, lack of sleep, lack of exercise, etc.”
My only knowledge of Meatloaf has been observational over the years, and can only speak to the observed obesity he had for so long, how physically grueling his concerts were on him and his self admitted life long battle with asthma. As to the other items you mentioned, I know not how or if they apply to Meatloaf personally.
I heard an interview with him this morning where he said he didn’t partake of them but now having looked it up on the web, I find other evidence that he did use alcohol and drugs. Don’t know what to believe now.