Apparantly it was a hoax before but uhhh it's true

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbe ... mID=140129

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."

Wow.

Very sad news...

RIP Ronnie.

Christ. He fought a brave fight.

All my best wishes to his nearest and dearest, I was so hoping he'd be well enough for Bloodstock, before all H&H's dates got pulled.

A sad day indeed.

Glad I got to see him solo and with H & H before he passed. He was the master.

I heard about this earlier, it's terrible. I mean, this is the guy who invented the devil horns, for christ's sakes. A guy who frolicked around in woods with funny clothes and swords before the black metallers took to it. RIP.

[EphelDuath666]

saw him with H&H last year too
RIP

[Octillus]

My first concert (while in utero, my mom 6 months pregnant) was Dio.

My first actual concert was Dio.

I miss him already.

I gotta put some Rainbow playing.

RIP, I was lucky enough to see him live last year as well... A true legend.

Wow. RJD was a huge part of my life in my teens. RIP, Ronnie James!

What a shitty end to a shitty day!

RIP

I told my girlfriend that the news was sad. She was like "So? You where not a fan of him anyways"

I just "eh..if I was to write down a list of my 20 favorite vocalist he would be on it"

She just "Uh.."

Sad news..

(anyone ever noticed dev`s vocals on Vampira btw? )

This has been a sad year for metal. Rest in Peace Dio!

it seemed to be a rumour at 1st but now it seems to be pretty certain that its for real. it sucks alot. the man was one of the greats of metal

My first real concert was headlined by H&H, and I was lucky enough to see them again the next year. Was never a huge fan but much respect, he was a man who never had to pretend he was someone he wasn't...he was DIO

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