Ronnie James Dio Dead At 67
After an initial bout of rumors and speculation proved to be false, Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, etc.) has in fact now passed away. He passed this morning, May 16th, at 7:45am, reportedly due to stomach cancer. The news was confirmed by his wife Wendy Dio, who posted the following statement on www.ronniejamesdio.com:
“Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes 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.
- Wendy Dio“
COMMENTS
This fucking sucks. Always had the utmost respect for Dio even though I technically missed his “glory” years. Glad that his music will always live on as the best of the early years of metal.
R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio
The world is full of kings and queens,
Who blind your eyes and steal your dreams,
Its heaven and hell, oh well.
RIP
RIP; like a rainbow in the dark….
good, his posts on theprpboard were stupid.
R.I.P. Ronnie
all hair Dio, incredible singer, creator of the devil horns, and a true legend in rock music.
all hail Dio! incredible singer, creator of the devil horns, and a true legend in rock music.
Never a big fan of his music, but anyone who has even the slightest appreciation of metal has to give respect where respect is due. Dio did a lot to pave the way. Hell, as Rasputin mentioned above, the guy created the universal symbol of metal. R.I.P.
I always loved dio for two reasons. the man was always the nicest guy in metal, It almost felt like he treated his fans as they were like his real life nieces and nephews, and ofcourse his music was great, Im also thinking about geezer and Tony iommi right now cause they lost a band member!
But He lived a great life, so now its time to celebrate for dio!
RIP \m/
The devil is crying now indeed. Another metal hero dead. Sad news.
R.I.P. Dio. \m/
I recommend that everyone into metal must raise a glass, share a toast, slam one back, and throw up some mighty horns in the name of DIO. A legend is gone, but what a powerful gift he shared with the world. God bless Ronnie James Dio. \m/
Rock In Piece Dio: \m/
The last interview I saw he was as healthly as an elf can look, drinking beer. wtf! Sad day indeed. Now who will take time from their interviews to slam Kiss & Gene Simmons for their greedy ways whenever possible? Who could do it as eloquently or with as much joy? I say we all get drunk and crank holy diver.
The holy diver, took his final dive. Rest in Peace Ronnie James.
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