Lady Grendel 139 Posted April 25, 2009 The man behind the vocals of the egotistically named band 'Dio', sang some of the best songs IMHO of the 1980's. I saw him live in 2002 and the rumours were he was 73 then. I wonder how long he will survive in my lifetime? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twelvetrees 10 Posted April 25, 2009 The man behind the vocals of the egotistically named band 'Dio', sang some of the best songs IMHO of the 1980's. I saw him live in 2002 and the rumours were he was 73 then. I wonder how long he will survive in my lifetime? According to his wiki page he's a mere strapling at 66 but the year of his birth is a moot point. Whatever, he'll rock until he drops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted April 25, 2009 Dio de los Muertos? I wonder how his Elf is these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,365 Posted November 18, 2009 Diminutive heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio is hospital for unspecified reasons. Whatever might be wrong with him, it was enough to get his upcoming European tour cancelled and the dates will not be re-scheduled... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted November 19, 2009 Hope he's o.k. Heaven and Hell is as good an album a anything they did when Ozzy was in the band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Grendel 139 Posted November 21, 2009 No news yet about what is actually wrong with him, apart from the obvious. According to Blabbermouth his wife always reads and gives Ronnie all the kind words the fans send. Any mean ones she throws in the trash, where is where they belong. I guess my messages asking if he's a good candidate for my DDP team next year haven't been read then.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,365 Posted November 25, 2009 Ronnie James Dio has "early stage" stomach cancer. That's not a good cancer to have, early diagnosis or not. He's probably got less than a 50% chance of surviving the next six months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted November 26, 2009 This member (http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?showuser=1758) is obviously a big Dio fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,365 Posted December 11, 2009 Ronnie James Dio has undergone his first chemotherapy session according to this update. Despite all the positive language, I don't think he's going to recover from this. There is no mention of him having had any surgery, nor does the article suggest any operation is forthcoming. Sadly for him, surgery is the only realistic hope of a cure for stomach cancer. If he doesn't go under the knife then I would imagine the chemotherapy is only a palliative measure, designed to prolong his life a little. He'll probably announce a new world tour now . I'm sorry to be so morbid on a thread started by Lady Grendel, who I know doesn't like all this sort of talk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Grendel 139 Posted December 11, 2009 Ronnie James Dio has undergone his first chemotherapy session according to this update. Despite all the positive language, I don't think he's going to recover from this. There is no mention of him having had any surgery, nor does the article suggest any operation is forthcoming. Sadly for him, surgery is the only realistic hope of a cure for stomach cancer. If he doesn't go under the knife then I would imagine the chemotherapy is only a palliative measure, designed to prolong his life a little. He'll probably announce a new world tour now . I'm sorry to be so morbid on a thread started by Lady Grendel, who I know doesn't like all this sort of talk. I don't? No idea why you thought that, RJD is on my list for next year and probably will be my joker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted December 12, 2009 Ronnie James Dio has undergone his first chemotherapy session according to this update. Despite all the positive language, I don't think he's going to recover from this. There is no mention of him having had any surgery, nor does the article suggest any operation is forthcoming. Sadly for him, surgery is the only realistic hope of a cure for stomach cancer. If he doesn't go under the knife then I would imagine the chemotherapy is only a palliative measure, designed to prolong his life a little. He'll probably announce a new world tour now . I'm sorry to be so morbid on a thread started by Lady Grendel, who I know doesn't like all this sort of talk. With what the doctors do now, I would think he would have better than 50% chance over the next 6 months. Sure removal is a top line route but that bold option need not be his demise. Like you say no mention of that yet so it looks early enough to try a chemo' fix. Upshot of that, my ex-next door neighbour had that cancer and he lasted 3 years. PS found a good site that said his chances (without removal) would be about 32% over a period of 1 year. Now that's a tad bleek! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,365 Posted January 14, 2010 Health Update, written by Mrs Dio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinjackflash22 0 Posted January 19, 2010 I love Dio! Holy Diver is a great album. And Heaven and Hell by Sabbath with him at the vocals is probably one of their best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,673 Posted January 19, 2010 That health update is gloriously vague; he's had 'hiccups' that got him into hospital for three days and now he's 'doing well.' Nowt about cures, remission, or significant work beyond a few interviews. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Going Underground 74 Posted January 21, 2010 And Heaven and Hell by Sabbath with him at the vocals is probably one of their best. Although the original line up was awesome I loved Dio's vocal and Black Sabbath as a whole when RJD was up front. One of the first singles I ever bought was ironically Sabbaths 'Die Young'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Grendel 139 Posted January 21, 2010 And Heaven and Hell by Sabbath with him at the vocals is probably one of their best. Although the original line up was awesome I loved Dio's vocal and Black Sabbath as a whole when RJD was up front. One of the first singles I ever bought was ironically Sabbaths 'Die Young'. I'm not a huge fan of Sabbath, I can take them or leave them, to be honest I find them a bit boring to listen to. My favourite song of theirs has Dio on vocals - 'Sign of the Southern Cross' from the 'Mob Rules' album, the title track is my second favourite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,601 Posted May 5, 2010 Dio cancels all forthcoming gigs for the rest of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falkekopf 50 Posted May 16, 2010 Unconfirmed reports say he died a few hours ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falkekopf 50 Posted May 16, 2010 Unconfirmed reports now saying he's not dead......but in hospital in a bad way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,673 Posted May 16, 2010 One of those unconfirmed reports is here. No smoke without fire on this one IMHO, this site isn't a malicious gossip fest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,206 Posted May 16, 2010 Now being run by a news agency that he is in a bad way - http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Musi...86531274027770/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Grendel 139 Posted May 16, 2010 Looks like he has died. Statement from Wendy Dio: 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." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monoclinic 39 Posted May 16, 2010 Looks like he has died. Statement from Wendy Dio: 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." I find it was quite rude of her not to let BC Alum know first, I mean he'll never get those three hours back. Imagine what he could have done in three hours? Answers on a humorous postcard honez... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IKYWN 6 Posted May 16, 2010 There's more claims on teh interwebs that this is a hoax than confirmations from newsfeeds that it is real No sorry, he really is wormfood http://www.ronniejamesdio.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCAlum2000 42 Posted May 16, 2010 Looks like he has died. Statement from Wendy Dio: 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." I find it was quite rude of her not to let BC Alum know first, I mean he'll never get those three hours back. Imagine what he could have done in three hours? Answers on a humorous postcard honez... I lost three goddamn hours of sleep, dude!!!! Anyway, RIP to an awesome rock legend. Part of me didn't want to see him go. On the other hand, more DP points for me!! Rock on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
