Dio - Dio Has Passed Away

What started as a rumour on twitter and various websites has now actually happened. Earlier in the day/night it was denied by Wendy Dio, stating that Ronnie James Dio was "still hanging in there", but a few moments ago the official Ronnie James Dio website posted the following statement:

"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."

The news is spreading as wildfire, the official Dio website might be down due to too much traffic.

Our condolences go out to the family, friends and fans of Ronnie James Dio. Rest in peace.

- The Metal Storm Staff

Source:	ronniejamesdio.com
Band profile:	Dio

Posted: 17.05.2010 by Lucas

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X-Ray Rod Skandino Posts: 18274 From: Sweden	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 22:51 X-Ray Rod Skandino Posts: 18274 From: Sweden 2010 seems to be the worst year for the people I like to stay alive. This guy was such an amazing man, Rest in peace Dio, you will not vanish from our memories. ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49 Rod, let me love you. Loading...
Kyle088 Posts: 3 From: USA	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 22:53 Kyle088 Posts: 3 From: USA R.I.P. one of the greatest vocalists of all time. Loading...
Legendary Posts: 38 From: The Netherlands	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 22:56 Legendary Posts: 38 From: The Netherlands Rest in Peace He's a Rock and Roll Angel now... ---- And I like the way your lips turned legendary. And I like the way the sun will come to light. Loading...
Murder Posts: 255 From: Mexico	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:03 Murder Posts: 255 From: Mexico No... I'm so fucking sad... I was expecting to see him yet here in Mexico... holy shit.... a great lost for Metal... Hail Ronnie the metal God!!!! this can't be true.... Loading...
mikeprado30 Posts: 1273 From: Costa Rica	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:05 mikeprado30 Posts: 1273 From: Costa Rica THANKS FOR ALL YOUR LEGACY, RONNIE! But is SOOOOO frustrating, WHY HE DIES AND NOT ALL THE DISNEY SHIT ONCE FOR ALL???? The music is hurt deeply today... ---- BARDS WE ARE, BARDS WE WILL BE! Loading...
athena Posts: 101 From: USA	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:06 athena Posts: 101 From: USA RIP Dio. Loading...
Derwood Posts: 511 From: Canada	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:06 Derwood Posts: 511 From: Canada I'm at a loss for words. Rest in peace Ronnie. m/ ---- You can't fight evil with a macaroni duck! Loading...
Snbn Posts: 42 From: Finland	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:07 Snbn Posts: 42 From: Finland R.I.P. Dio . You're the best ! Loading...
Elodie Artour Slania Posts: 1175 From: The Netherlands	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:08 Elodie Artour Slania Posts: 1175 From: The Netherlands Well, I don't have anything to say except for: RIP, Dio! You'll be missed. P.S.: Although I knew he suffered from a terrible disease, those news came as a huge shock to me. ---- Speak up dear 'cause I cannot hear you... Loading...
Elio Red Nightmare Posts: 4920 From: Italy	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:10 Elio Red Nightmare Posts: 4920 From: Italy He will be remembered. ---- IntoPlighT said: "Slipknot is 15 years old how the fuck is that Nu metal?" BEST. QUOTE. EVER. Loading...
CHEF METALHEAD KEEP IT METAL Posts: 168 From: USA	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:11 CHEF METALHEAD KEEP IT METAL Posts: 168 From: USA HOLY SHIT..... RIP DIO...!!! ---- Chef Metal Head Loading...
Marcus Doit Like Bernie Posts: 642 From: USA	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:11 Marcus Doit Like Bernie Posts: 642 From: USA Farewell Dio, I'm glad I could have seen you live once this lifetime. Loading...
!J.O.O.E.! Account deleted	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:13 !J.O.O.E.! Account deleted R.I.P. Dio. You've left one hell of a legacy. Loading...
DP_Megachiva Account deleted	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:14 DP_Megachiva Account deleted This is devastating Dio, you were one of the best singers in the history of metal, you will be missed... Loading...
Kingface Posts: 335 From: UK	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:15 Kingface Posts: 335 From: UK RIP Ronnie James Dio. You will be truly missed. Loading...
jess_lacrymosa Posts: 16 From: Slovenia	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:15 jess_lacrymosa Posts: 16 From: Slovenia RIP Dio ---- What does the winter bring if not ye another spring?:) Serenade-Kamelot Loading...
swatata Posts: 59 From: Bulgaria	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:15 swatata Posts: 59 From: Bulgaria RIP Dio.Your incredible voice and the music you gave to us will never be forgoten and will live forever in our hearts. ;-( Loading...
elseif Posts: 96 From: France	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:18 elseif Posts: 96 From: France RIP Loading...
Oriôn Posts: 5 From: Belgium	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:18 Oriôn Posts: 5 From: Belgium RIP Dio =( You will never be forgotten. Loading...
selken Irreligious Posts: 949 From: El Salvador	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:22 selken Irreligious Posts: 949 From: El Salvador RIP Another man who became legend, he will be remembered forever m / ---- Loading...
dancingdecember Posts: 264 From: Turkey	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:23 dancingdecember Posts: 264 From: Turkey Living in the times when Gods die, R.I.P. DIO. ---- i'm super, thanks for asking Loading...
Dominus The Shooter Posts: 375 From: Argentina	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:24 Dominus The Shooter Posts: 375 From: Argentina Loading...
BoReto Posts: 2 From: Bulgaria	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:28 BoReto Posts: 2 From: Bulgaria R.I.P. Dio Loading...
Varegan Hamranakara Posts: 912 From: Iran	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:31 Varegan Hamranakara Posts: 912 From: Iran I cant forget all the good times i had with his songs... hope to see him one day... in heaven maybe ---- Written by muthafucka on 08.07.2010 at 06:46 "METAL STORM" (LIGHTING STRIKES) Loading...
Darkside Momo Retired Posts: 9087 From: France	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:32 Darkside Momo Retired Posts: 9087 From: France Rest In Peace Ronnie James Dio ---- My Author's Blog (in French) "You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you" "I've lost too many years now I'm stealing back my soul I am awake" Loading...
silenius Posts: 527 From: Sweden	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:34 silenius Posts: 527 From: Sweden NOOOOOOO! fuck, thats like getting my legs chopped of by a rampaging psyko whom thereafter use said leg to bust my balls!, so glad i got to se him live! R.I.P Loading...
Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8662 From: Czech Republic	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:34 Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8662 From: Czech Republic I didnt wanted to write just plain "R.I.P.", but i didnt find any suitable words... ---- My rest seems now calm and deep Finally I got my dead man sleep Loading...
Warlock84 Posts: 128 From: USA	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:35 Warlock84 Posts: 128 From: USA Rest in peace, Ronnie. m/ ---- All we are is the passion that burns inside us Loading...
Lit. Metalhead Account deleted	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:38 Lit. Metalhead Account deleted The Warrior has been slain. R.I.P Dio Loading...
Culty Posts: 168 From: USA	Permalink 16.05.2010 - 23:40 Culty Posts: 168 From: USA This just adds to all of the other bad shit happening in my life... ---- Gfnttlr Loading...