Ronnie James Dio -- who took over as lead singer of Black Sabbath after Ozzy Osbourne left the group -- died today. He was 67.
Dio announced last summer he was battling stomach cancer. According to his website, he had been undergoing treatment at a Houston hospital.
Dio is often credited for popularizing the "devil's horn" hand gesture in metal culture.
His wife Wendy, said on his website, "Today my heart is broken ... Many,
many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes 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."
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Rest in Peace Ronnie! I can't believe you're gone. You were the best. Your music will live forever. Awesome voice, awesome personality. Ronnie James Dio and his MONUMENTAL contribution to music will be remembered forever \m/ My heartfelt condolences to Wendy Dio and the family. It's been a sad day.
I am sad. I will love his music always...Rock Heaven, Ronnie...
RIP to a great rock and roll legend.
Time is standing still
He gave me back my will
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Going home
I'm going home
My eyes are bleeding
And my heart is weeping
We still hope, we still hope, oh
Take me back
He gave me back my will
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Going home
I'm going home
My eyes are bleeding
And my heart is weeping
We still hope, we still hope, oh
Rest in peace? Are you kidding? The guy was a Satanist.
He was against God all his life and celebrated darkness.
Don't people realize that when We become our own authority We've joined in with Satan?
Proud to say I've seen him in concert. Some great memories. Especially Lisa D. when we were 18 we lost a great friend together and every time I hear Holy Diver it just brings it all back. RIP Dio!
