Rumor? Ronnie James Dio Of Black Sabbath Dead?; Wife Denies;
Rumor? Ronnie James Dio Of Black Sabbath Dead?; Wife Denies; Says It’s Rumor
Posted in Celebrity News, Music, News on May 15th, 2010 by drfunkenberry
I got the call about 4 hours ago that Ronnie James Dio has passed away. I was asked to wait on reporting it til most intermediate family was told.
Dio, 67 had been battling stomach cancer and it was even reported earlier today that he was beating it.
I am with you all hoping it is not true. I have updated with his wife’s denial of his death, although she is saying he is not doing well, which is different than what was told a few days ago.-Dr.FB
UPDATE: According to Blabbermouth.com, Ronnie’s wife has issued this statement:
“I am at the hospital and Ronnie has NOT passed away!!!! He is not doing
good, but he is not dead.
“I will let you know if anything changes.
“Thank you for your concern.”
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Posted in Celebrity News, Music, News on May 15th, 2010 by drfunkenberry
I got the call about 4 hours ago that Ronnie James Dio has passed away. I was asked to wait on reporting it til most intermediate family was told.
Dio, 67 had been battling stomach cancer and it was even reported earlier today that he was beating it.
I am with you all hoping it is not true. I have updated with his wife’s denial of his death, although she is saying he is not doing well, which is different than what was told a few days ago.-Dr.FB
UPDATE: According to Blabbermouth.com, Ronnie’s wife has issued this statement:
“I am at the hospital and Ronnie has NOT passed away!!!! He is not doing
good, but he is not dead.
“I will let you know if anything changes.
“Thank you for your concern.”
We are locking comments til more information can become concrete.
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Comments
No, no, not Ronnie. There's no way. Ok, I hope it's really just a rumor before I freak out here. It has to be a rumor.
It's confirmed now:
RJD's website is unavailable right now, but you can reach this message by going to the cache...
BTW: disturbing hand sign:
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."RIP Ronnie... <!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( -->
Not surprised for a black sabbath singer...
Of course, Gene Simmons tries to take credit by saying he started it when he had to figure out a way to hang onto his bass pick while also waving to fans on stage. <!-- s:roll: -->:roll:<!-- s:roll: -->
There is a metal documentary somewhere on youtube where they actually discuss this.
RIP Ronnie.
Yeah I get the whole omg Illuminati thing, so don't bother giving me a bunch of links and crap. I just think the thing about the hand sign is ridiculous. <!-- s:roll: -->:roll:<!-- s:roll: -->
It really wasn't intended to be when it started. See my post above. As with many things, the media and the radical right-wingers blew it up into something it really wasn't. And the heavy metal community didn't really mind though, b/c it just generated more publicity for them.
The one that Ronnie is making is devil's horns. You can do it with your 2 fists and your "small finger" to have it bigger.
Now Devil sign is more a symbol of "Rock" than "Evil" , I mean, I use it a lot, when I hear i good piece of Metal or Hard Rock...When I go to a bar in Paris which is only about metal/indus/hard...we always do it. I mean when there is music you like, and that you see someone in the bar, who enjoys it too, you give him this sign, just to say "woohoo, that's great !" I have many pictures of me and friends doing it...doesn't mean we're trust in Lucifer (which I don't believe in, anyway !)
I think for music, it just means, something different, bad, not in the limits, something good people are afraid of...and so people who love rock music accepted it as a "rebel" sign against "good thinking people".
I know what you mean. Your post was quite good <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->
Message from Wendy Dio
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.
- Wendy Dio
So different from the way Michael's family handled everything. They make me very uncomfortable
from June 25th. Waving from cars, running to Michael's house and disturbing evidence, Jermaine
in J5 shirt 3 days after, Joe's bringing up his Record label.
Ive had some good times with Ronnie.
RIP man!!
RIP
Message from Wendy Dio
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.
- Wendy Dio
RIP Dio! That's really sad <!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( -->