15 May Breaking: Ronnie James Dio Of Black Sabbath Dies
Ronnie James Dio. File Photo
I got the call about 4 hours ago that Ronnie James Dio has passed away. I was asked to wait on reporting it til most close family and friends were told.
Dio, 67 had been battling stomach cancer and it was even reported earlier today that he was beating it.
His wife last night denied his death but announcement was made this morning that he did die.
I was told last night to hold off on the announcement of his death til more family was told. About 3-4 hours.
After Wendy Dio’s message late last night that he was still alive, I took it to mean that not all family was aware of his passing and locked comments.
I was trying to get the word out of a legend passing but his fans thought I was lying when i was stating the truth.
Regardless, Ronnie James Dio, you will be missed.-Dr.FB
John Mosley
Posted at 17:51h, 16 MayRonnie your vocal power will be in our hearts forever,still i’am sad
Adam (wamma) wilmen
Posted at 17:24h, 16 MayRip. LEGEND. Up there with all the other greats now…
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Painkiller
Posted at 03:08h, 16 MayLET US ALL JUST LISTEN TO STARGAZER BY RAINBOW!!
numb nuts
Posted at 03:08h, 16 MayYou hack, get your facts straight before you publish crap.
Damian Aguayo
Posted at 02:55h, 16 MayI can’t believe it, DIO dead? fuckin’ day =(
desde chile, DIO siempre estaras vivo en mi corazon porque fuiste y seras un grande
Hmmm
Posted at 02:54h, 16 MayRonnie’s wife issued this statement to Blabbermouth.com
“I am at the hospital and Ronnie has NOT passed away!!!! He is not doing
good, but he is not dead.
“I will let you know if anything changes.
“Thank you for your concern.”
Jasix - Empires of Eden
Posted at 02:52h, 16 MayWorst news I have heard in a long time. Not just a great vocalist but an inspiration to us all. A true legend of the music world.
RIP
Jasix
Empires of Eden
vincey'spa
Posted at 02:51h, 16 Mayso very sad to see you go bro, but I know when you get there ohhhh so many will be so happy to see you… you were a inspiration to oh so many gone but never ever forgotten
Kera
Posted at 02:51h, 16 MayIt took FOREVER for CNN to confirm Michael Jackson was dead. The fact that his official page is down and the fan sites are silent, says something is up or else they would be dening it ASAP.
Hiw wife took a few days to confirm last October when he had the stomach cancer. Hopefully, there will be a statement sometime tomorrow.
For those just finding out about the site for the first time, the doc has broken a lot of deaths before and other music news outside of the metal genre. I am surprised this site floats under the radar because he is like a 1 man TMZ a majority of the time.
Raf
Posted at 02:46h, 16 MayNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! :'(
Chad
Posted at 02:43h, 16 May4 the 5 W’s Who, What, When & Where did you hear this? No CNN or any other official source
has confirmed. Please let this be a cruel joke. Not even the The Official Ronnie James Dio Fan Page
on facebook, or Support for Ronnie James Dio cancer page, Heaven & Hell official page.
Fatima Curiel
Posted at 02:38h, 16 MayI am in complete shock. All I want to say is “R.I.P Ronnie” and I agree with what Mister X said.
Cassandra
Posted at 02:27h, 16 MayOMG! Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! This can’t happen! I’m completely devastated, the metal world is devastated this better be all over the news! You’ll be missed, my condolences for the family, metal family, and friends. Whereever you reside now Heaven and/Hell. We will always remember the legacy you left behind. Thank you a billion for Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and Dio. Your imprint on metal is surely there. RIP \\m//
adam
Posted at 02:23h, 16 Maygive me a link to the source you got this from.. who told you this!
adam
Posted at 02:22h, 16 MayBULLSHIT HE DID NOT DIE YOU LIER
Prettyinblack
Posted at 02:20h, 16 MayI am truly heartbroken. :,;
Mister X
Posted at 02:18h, 16 MayTry not be sad that he died. Be glad that he lived.
Steve
Posted at 02:16h, 16 MayNo way
chris Pezzano
Posted at 02:10h, 16 MayI don’t even know where to begin here, I’m still in a bit of shock after seeing this post. I have loved Dio and anyother projects he has been in over his 60 years of gracing us with his METAL voice! Dio’s music has inspired me for many many years and will continue until its my time. I LOVE YOU BRO!!!! You’re going to be missed by SOOO many! you will always remain in my Blackened heart till I die….I’m just in total shock here and will be really depressed for a bit over this. Ronnie, you brought us some of the most influencial music of all time and started the sign of the horns:::which I shall forever give you my friend,and you will be the Rainbow in the Dark forever! we all LOVE YOU MAN!!!!!! I just hope you didn’t suffer man.
You and your music will remain an icon of metal/Rock in my life forever! May you Rest in peace!
suckmyballz
Posted at 02:03h, 16 Mayyou got the call? who the fuck are you you lying son of a bitch.
Brian K. Smith
Posted at 01:59h, 16 MayA true rock legend. “…And if you walk through golden halls, you get to keep the gold that falls…” R.I.P. Ronnie
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Patrick
Posted at 01:07h, 16 MayVery big loss……Speechless……