R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio

is this time for real ?!?!?!


It seems to be.

Blabbermouth.net said:
Wendy Dio, wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW), has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET:

"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m. [on Sunday] 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes 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."
 
Sick : (
Saw him (Heaven & Hell) in 2007:
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Didn't see that coming as he was in good spirits the last months after his cancer treatment. I was bummed out, when they had to cancel the Sonisphere dates, but we just said to ourselves "Oh well, we'll catch them later... Dio's never gonna stop touring."

This: :kickass: is a salute to one of the greatest singers to ever grace the earth. His body may left us, but his voice and talent is immortalized in so many great records that have fundamentally changed the face of Heavy Metal.

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