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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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17.05.2010 - 01:07
Symmachus

That really sucks that he died. RIP Ronnie James Dio. Long live Ronnie James Dio! Thank you for your music.
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17.05.2010 - 01:13
Nätulcien

When I heard that Ronnie James Dio passed away,I wanted that was one of idiot rumours but it was not.. ..Im so sad cause he was one of best voices and lyrics writers of metal music and he was such strong man,strong vioce who has big heart in small body...R.I.P. DIO!! your music ,lyrics and vioce will live forever with us!!...
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17.05.2010 - 01:15
Lord_Regnier

Sad. But things like that will happen more and more, I think. Lots of metal artists who have been very popular in the 80s are getting old and, in most cases, their lifestyle is not the best to remain in good shape.

I was sure he would die before the end of the year but it's still a sad event. My condolences.
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17.05.2010 - 01:19
Muhannad Saleh
www.jorzine.com
Its HEAVEN AND HELL... RIP DIO
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17.05.2010 - 01:23
Hugoj33

Rip
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17.05.2010 - 01:35
neshter
Besiktas
RIP
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17.05.2010 - 01:45
Rannew
Account deleted
R.I.P. Sad news.
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17.05.2010 - 01:47
ponderer

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17.05.2010 - 01:53
fazzeh

RIP and condolences to his family and friends, he will be missed.
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17.05.2010 - 02:02
Magatouve
Account deleted
I wanted to see him live back in November for the first time, but the gig was cancelled and thus I will never have the honour of seeing him live...
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17.05.2010 - 02:05
spiritofvengence

I still don't like his music
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17.05.2010 - 02:05
Asunder

R.I.P Dio
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17.05.2010 - 02:12
BitterCOld
The Ancient One
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17.05.2010 - 02:12
Departer
Account deleted
It's a shame I never got to see him perform live,

R.I.P. Dio
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17.05.2010 - 02:18
amonamarthavenge

Sad faces
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17.05.2010 - 02:29
Janne
Hugin
RIP
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17.05.2010 - 02:31
Archetype

Very unfortunate indeed. R.I.P. Dio
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17.05.2010 - 02:34
Kallis Helmi
ManDaraBosS
He was and also remain one of my favourite singers! Fortunately I saw him a few years ago. R.I.P. Ronnie James DIO! :'(
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Feel the freedom of body and mind
I am starting my journey, I'm drifting away with the wind
I go"
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17.05.2010 - 02:34
Delius

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17.05.2010 - 02:42
the prisoner

R.I.P Ronnie, you will be forever remembered as a legend
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17.05.2010 - 02:50
Introspekrieg
Totemic Lust
Over the past 24 hours my mind has been seriously fucked...

Goodbye Dio... glad that you went peacefully with your loved ones nearby.
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17.05.2010 - 02:56
ItalktotheWind
Wood Troll
He will always be remembered. this is a great loss to the metal scene, he did so much for it in his many years in music. RIP
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17.05.2010 - 03:06
symbolic727

A true legend is gone RIP Dio.
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17.05.2010 - 03:15
shadowdragonfly1

This is truly a sad day. A legend doesn't walk among us anymore. Rest in Peace Ronnie James Dio
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17.05.2010 - 03:16
Jujitsu-man
Ready to ROCK
Ronnie, you've leave us, but your music and your legacy will remain for a long, long time. Also, you've been just as a good vocalist has to be: hard-working, healthy and serious.

Cancer is unfair. RIP.
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17.05.2010 - 03:30
Dologan

I come to pay my respects. RIP, Dio.
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17.05.2010 - 03:55
..ExoTeaR..

This is tragic << see you when i get there ronnie. your friend Rod
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17.05.2010 - 03:57
The Turbanator

Never really got into Black Sabbath but I'd acknowledge a legend if he is one. Rest in peace, Ronnie.
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17.05.2010 - 03:58
Daggon
Underpaid M.D.
Oh holy shit! I mean, I somehow expected this to happen, the cancer he had is one of the most aggressive types, but I had a tiny hope that he could make his way through this one...

I was listening to "Eating The Cannibals" a couple of hours ago while I was taking a bath, and I thought that it could be great to see him singing alive with Heaven And Hell, now, oh well, damn!

Well, "Death is certain, life is not".

R.I.P. maese Ronnie James Dio!
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"Les vers savent qu'ils n'ont pas d'ailes, c'est pour cela qu'ils se cachent sous terre"
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17.05.2010 - 04:11
anarchist_36

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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