Black Sabbath singer Ronnie James Dio dies after losing battle with cancer
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Ronnie James Dio on stage in June 2009.
May 16, 2010 – 5:14 PM ET | Last Updated: May 16, 2010 11:17 PM ET
Influential heavy metal frontman Ronnie James Dio has died according to this message posted by his wife Wendy on his official website:
Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. 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.Dio became well known as the singer who replaced Ozzy Osbourne in British group Black Sabbath in 1979. He also fronted less successful groups like Elf, Rainbow and his own, Dio.
Last November after he cancelled a European tour, it was announced that Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer and was being treated at the renowned Mayo Clinic.
Dio was 67.
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