Heavy Metal Icon Ronnie James Dio dead at age 67

[mc1962]

The heavy metal world lost an icon today:

LOS ANGELES -- Ronnie James Dio, whose soaring vocals, poetic lyrics and mythic tales of a never-ending struggle between good and evil broke new ground in heavy metal, died Sunday, according to a statement from his wife and manager. He was 67.

Dio revealed last summer that he was suffering from stomach cancer shortly after wrapping up a tour in Atlantic City, N.J., with the latest incarnation of Black Sabbath, under the name Heaven And Hell.

"Today my heart is broken," Wendy Dio wrote on the singer's site, adding he died at 7:45 a.m. "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," Wendy Dio continued. "We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us ... Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever."

REST IN PEACE RONNIE

[thetotalfool]

That's so sad.  He always seemed really positive and fun in interviews, never pretentious or "hard core" or anything like that.  Frank Frazetta died a few days ago as well. 

[BeccaGoga]

I know I'm really late with this reply. But RIP Dio!

[smileycoop]

Awww. RIP.

[Hafapea]

But his music will live on for eternity.

[cynybiny68]

RIP Dio,  I know you are in a better place.

[bellalarrew]

its so sad..