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dang, I didn't know he was that old - 67.
My first exposure to him was the Rainbow Rising LP - great stuff !!
RIP Heavy Metal Legend.
Wendy Dio, wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & , BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW), has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET:
"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m. [on Sunday] 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he peacefully passed away.
"Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all.
"We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us.
"Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss.
"Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever."
It was only a month ago that Dio, 67, spoke about his battle with cancer with the Artisan News Service on the "black carpet" of the Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place on April 8 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. When asked about how he had been feeling since he was diagnosed with the disease late last year, Dio said, "Well, I feel good and bad at times. It's a long process. Chemotherapy is a... I never realized what a difficult thing it was to go through. It's a real ulative effect — the more you have, the more it piles up on top and it takes longer and longer to get over it. I find it very difficult to eat. I don't like to eat anyway, so I guess that's OK. But I know I have to. But this makes it very, very hard. But if you're determined to beat it, then you have to go with what you believe is going to beat it for you, and in this case it's that. I go to a great hospital in Houston called M.D. Anderson, which I think is the best hospital in the world, I have the best doctor in the world, Dr. Ajani, who I really trust and I really believe in, so I think I've done all the right things. It makes me feel positive about my life and positive that there is a lot more of it to live."
Earlier this month, HEAVEN & canceled its summer tour plans in Europe due to Dio's treatment for stomach cancer. The band said in a statement that Dio wasn't "well enough to tour this summer. We hope that everyone understands and want to thank fans and industry colleagues for their continuing support at this time."
Ronnie James Dio had performed with ELF, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, and his own band DIO. Other musical projects included the collective fundraiser "Hear 'n Aid". He is widely hailed as one of the most powerful singers in heavy metal, renowned for his consistently powerful voice and for popularizing the "devil's horns" hand gesture in metal culture. He was most recently involved with HEAVEN & , a project which also included former BLACK SABBATH bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice. Their first and only studio album, "The Devil You Know", was released on April 28, 2009.
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dang, I didn't know he was that old - 67.
My first exposure to him was the Rainbow Rising LP - great stuff !!
Rest In Peace.
Didn't realize he was struggling with cancer. Poor guy. At least now he's in metal heaven.
Correct...
http://www.rightcelebrity.comHeavy metal rocker Ronnie James Dio has been hospitalized, he is not dead despite a death hoax that has seemed to plague the Internet. Dio has been battling stomach cancer for over a year now. He is currently in a Houston hospital cancer clinic where he has undergone seven rounds of chemotherapy. Ronnie’s wife Wendy, who is also his manager, released this statement regarding all the rumors surrounding her husband.
Thanks to social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook a death hoax regarding Dio was taking over the Internet this morning. Many fans and supporters of Ronnie had written their condolences which is unnecessary at this time. The only truth to these rumors is that Dio is suffering from stomach cancer. Ronnie recently cancelled this summers Heaven and tour because of his ongoing treatments that he is receiving. He reassured his fans that there will be more music, more life and more magic.I am at the hospital and Ronnie has NOT passed away. He is not doing well, but he is not dead. Let us all hope that this kind of rumors will end.
WTF!?!? Latest news results for ronnie james dio dead keep updating every minute!!
Ride tha tiger!
You can see his stripes but you know he's clean!
Then you gotta try some Elf -if you haven't already.
Hoochie Choochie Lady, some other very good songs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elf_%28band%29
He's still alive.
He's dead brotha.
Dio is the man. Glad I got to see him live in San Antonio... Motorhead, Dio, Iron Maiden. Awesome show.
Dead? Alive? Alive? Dead?
alive
Someone needs to check on Mr. Dio, make sure he's doing ok with the news.
and you, shut the up, squeaks.
Another rock Icon is gone! I was sure Halford would die of aids before Dio died
I went to the source for info on the internets, only to find the world has lost another hero of metal. We don't have musicians these days that demand our attention with their ridiculous vocals and persona. I miss listening to Dio on KISS and playing Sonic the Hedgehog when I was a kid. ROCK ON IN THE NEXT LIFE BROTHA!
Just saw it on msn.Sux....R.I.P
RIP, if he's really dead.
Words can't describe...
One of the best live performers ever.Was expecting to see him with Heaven& in a monthRIP Dio.
Don't be sad such a man has died - be happy such a man has LIVED!
RIP Ronnie ...
May you rock on and RIP
I don't get it. Bret Michaels survives a massive brain hemorrhage but Dio dies from cancer? that . YOU GOT THE WRONG GUY ASSHOLES!!!
Ronnie is rocking it out with Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin and Dimebag Darrell to name a few.
No ing kidding! First Peter Steele, now Dio.
He was taken to heaven on the backs of wildebeests and angels. RIP Ronnie James.
He was just a Rainbow in the Dark
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