The music world and metal community lost a legend yesterday day morning as Ronnie James Dio lost his battle with stomach cancer. The rumors started Saturday night that Dio had passed but those rumors were denied but it was confirmed that Ronnie had taken a turn for the worse. But on Dio's site Sunday morning the announcement came that Ronnie had passed.
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
Dio was the lead vocalist on the second best Black Sabbath record, Heaven and Hell (Paranoid is number 1 of course). After leaving Sabbath Dio released the album he's best known for, Holy Diver, which features both Holy Diver and Rainbow in the Dark. Dio is also the originator of the metal horns. Dio's swan song album was Heaven and Hell's 2009 record The Devil You Know, which is great. So put on some Dio, throw up your horns and remember Ronnie James Dio.
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