Ronnie James Dio Passes Away

JamesAH · May 16, 2010

A legend in metal Ronnie James Dio best known as the singer of many legendary bands such as Black Sabbath,Rainbow and his own band Dio has died due to his battle with stomach cancer.

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Message from Wendy Dio

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

Christos Anesti · May 16, 2010

I saw him at his last concert here in Michigan. It was awesome. Sad to hear.

BlackSabb · May 17, 2010

I saw him live in concert when Heaven and Hell toured in 2008. The rock world has lost a great talent. He brought so much to Ritchie Blackmore's band, "Rainbow" and then of course to "Black Sabbath". He went on to form his own solo band and then returned with the members of Sabbath to form "Heaven and Hell".

I loved all his music and regret that I won't be able to buy any more music from him or see him live in concert again.

RIP Ronnie. You will be greatly missed.

Citanul · May 17, 2010

Sad to hear this - I only recently got around to picking up Heaven and Hell's album. Without a doubt he was one of metal's greatest singers.

halloweentown · May 19, 2010

Fencepost · Dec 19, 2012

guess not?

Fencepost · Dec 19, 2012

Anyone have any thoughts?

Fencepost · Dec 19, 2012

I have been a christian for 18 years and Deo still inspires me. Holy Diver is one of all time fav's. I hear so much scripture in Deo's lyrics. Am I crazy? Alot of people say he was a satanist. I have no idea I have a hard time believing that.

Purge187 · Dec 19, 2012

Some folks accused him of being a Satanist because he's the one who popularized the "Devil sign" that you see the kids making with their hands at concerts. Ironically, Ronnie said that that was something that his religious Old World grandmother did to "jinx" kids who misbehaved.

Whatever his beliefs were or weren't, no one can deny his singing ability.

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