Paul Dianno

Family-approved image shows his cross-laden casket.

He was with the group for 1980's 'Iron Maiden' and 1981's 'Killers.'

During their show in Minneapolis, the heavy metal legends praised the late vocalist's "instrumental" and "groundbreaking" work.

"He will be missed by us all," Steve Harris of Iron Maiden said in a statement.

He'd dealt with several health issues decades after fronting their first two albums.

Current singer chats with the man he replaced in 1981 for the first time.

Former singer's fans have been fundraising for 18 months until band stepped in.

Former Iron Maiden singer played first solo set since 2016 and caught up with old bandmates ahead of their tour opener.

It's one of the many health scares the rocker has battled in recent years.

Judas Priest singer says it’s “definitely for the best” that he failed in 1980 hotel-room bid during tense tour.