In Memoriam: Ronnie James Dio (?)

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In Memoriam: Ronnie James Dio (?)

POSTED: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 8:09 AM

Filed Under: In Memoriam | Music

Make that Un Memoriam? There's a web-rumor out there that Ronnie James Dio passed away. Apparently his Wikipedia page "broke" the story, aka reporting that he died without citing a source. Maybe somebody knows something or maybe somebody's just being a douche. Geez, I mean, can just any old person edit those things? Dio, the other important lead singer of Black Sabbath, has been battling stomach cancer. His current project with Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, Heaven and Hell, recently had to cancel their tour, as he is undergoing chemotherapy. Dio was or is 67. Anyway, here's some rock from Dio playing Philly in '86:

Update: Somebody at blabbermouth.net bothered his wife/manager Wendy Dio about this. She responded: "I am at the hospital and Ronnie has NOT passed away!!!! He is not doing good, but he is not dead." Update #2: Yeah, Ronnie James Dio is dead. Guess somebody jumped the gun but knew he was close. Sad to hear it. Hope you're way north of Witches Valley, man.

Doc Immortal

Posted 2010-05-16 23:22:26

Message from Wendy Dio (http://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


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