Despite denial of rumors late last night, Ronnie James Dio passed away today at age 67. This was confirmed by wife and manager, Wendy Dio, who has posted this statement on Dio's official home page
"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say ...
Brooklyn Vegan — The official Ronnie James Dio Twitter posted this message last night: "Don't believe the rumors, Ronnie is still hanging in there!!!" Hugs, Wendy Dio". The message was po... more info
Metalsucks — The rumors have been confirmed; Ronnie James Dio lost his battle with stomach cancer and passed away at 7:45am this morning. He was 67.
Rumors began circulating last nigh... more info
Metal Injection — Despite denial of rumors late last night, Ronnie James Dio passed away today at age 67. This was confirmed by wife and manager, Wendy Dio, who has posted this statement o... more info
Altsounds — It is with a heavy heart (both from a site perspective and as a fan of his work personally) that we report the sad passing of Ronnie James Dio today at the age of 67 from... more info