Heavy metal sustained another loss in as many months, as it was reported that famed singer Ronnie James Dio died this morning. The actual cause of death remains unreported, but it seems likely it was related to complications with Dio's ongoing treatment for stomach cancer.
Dio was a permanent fixture in hard rock and heavy metal, and he had a celebrated career fronting bands like ELF, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and his own eponymous band. His most recent effort was the warmly-received Heaven and Hell, which also featured Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath.
The singer addressed his illness with grace and bravado, and he expressed certainty that he would survive and perform again. Unfortunately this was not the case, and fans around the world will mourn his passing in the days and weeks to come.

Heavy metal sustained another loss in as many months, as it was reported that famed singer Ronnie James Dio died this morning. The actual cause of death remains unreported, but it seems likely it was related to complications with Dio's ongoing treatment for stomach cancer.
Dio was a permanent fixture in hard rock and heavy metal, and he had a celebrated career fronting bands like ELF, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and his own eponymous band. His most recent effort was the warmly-received Heaven and Hell, which also featured Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath.
The singer addressed his illness with grace and bravado, and he expressed certainty that he would survive and perform again. Unfortunately this was not the case, and fans around the world will mourn his passing in the days and weeks to come.

Not a good way to start a Sunday morning. Waking up to an inbox full of "tips" that rock legend RONNIE JAMES DIO had passed away, thankfully that "news" has proven to be nothing more than false, rumor-driven internet babble. DIO, who recently revealed that he's been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer since last year, is in the hospital but is not "Hungry for Heaven" just yet. After various sources began falsely reporting his death, WENDY DIO, both wife and manager to the singer, posted the following message on Ronnie's official Twitter account: "Don't believe the rumors, Ronnie is still hanging in there!!! Hugs, Wendy Dio"

Not a good way to start a Sunday morning. Waking up to an inbox full of "tips" that rock legend RONNIE JAMES DIO had passed away, thankfully that "news" has proven to be nothing more than false, rumor-driven internet babble. DIO, who recently revealed that he's been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer since last year, is in the hospital but is not "Hungry for Heaven" just yet. After various sources began falsely reporting his death, WENDY DIO, both wife and manager to the singer, posted the following message on Ronnie's official Twitter account: "Don't believe the rumors, Ronnie is still hanging in there!!! Hugs, Wendy Dio"