Ronnie James Dio Dies at 67 After Battle With Stomach Cancer

Posted on May 16th 2010 4:30PM by Allyson B. Crawford Comments
Ronnie James DioHeavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio has died. He was 67. Dio's wife, Wendy, posted the following statement on the singer's official Facebook page:

"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 AM 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."

In November 2009, Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer.

Throughout his long career, Dio fronted his own namesake band and also spent time singing with Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, Elf and Rainbow.

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Matthew J

REST WELL WITH KINGS AND QUEENS RONNIE JAMES DIO I HAVE BEN JAMMING YOUR VOICE SINCE 1978 YOUR VOICE AND YOUR PERSONALITY WILL BE MISSED FOR EVER I KNOW YOU WOULD'NT WANT YOUR FAN/FREINDS TO MOURN OR WEEP BUT IT WILL AND ALWAYS BE A SAD DAY SINCE YOUR VOICE WENT SILENCE 05/16/2010 7:45AM I LOVE YOU AND WILL TRULY MISS YOU!!!MY HEART GOES OUT TO DIO'S FAMILY/BAND ESP.WENDY DIO MY THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. RONNIE JAMES DIO IS WITH THE HEAVY METAL GODS. R.I.P.RONNIE JAMES DIO

May 17 2010 at 10:58 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
m4a3jack

the heavy metal world,has just lost a god.my thougths and prayers go to the dio family,and all the fans across the globe.DIO FOREVER.

May 17 2010 at 10:41 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kimberly

... and a teardrop falls . Good Night Ronnie , Rest In Peace . we will miss you . thank you for all you gave us . untill we meet again ....

May 16 2010 at 11:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
edmo6482

,,/. For you, Ronnie, The Maloika.

May 16 2010 at 9:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Lisa Bortz

I have worked live venues most of my adult life. Dio was one of the tightest bands. Great,Great rock n roll. Truley one of the greatest of of our time.

May 16 2010 at 8:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Joshua

RIP Dio! Your music will live on while you rock out in the afterlife!

May 16 2010 at 7:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply