Ronnie James Dio Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer *Update: Doing Well*

[JamesG]

Ronnie Jame Dio Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer
Posted Wednesday, November 25, 2009
By: killRobot

In a statement released to Blabbermouth, Wendy Dio, the wife and manager of legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio said "Ronnie has been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer. We are starting treatment immediately at the Mayo Clinic. After he kills this dragon, Ronnie will be back on stage, where he belongs, doing what he loves best, performing for his fans."

"Long live rock and roll, long live Ronnie James Dio."

"Thanks to all the friends and fans from all over the world that have sent well wishes. This has really helped to keep his spirit up."



Ronnie James Dio is the legendary frontman of Elf, Dio, Black Sabbath, and Heaven & Hell.

DIO cancelled its European tour last week after Ronnie was taken ill. The band's lineup for the trek was supposed to include WHITESNAKE/ex-DIO axeman Doug Aldrich due to the fact that the group's regular guitarist, Craig Goldy, had prior touring commitments with BUDGIE in Australia.

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[catlover79]

I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope and pray Ronnie has a full and speedy recovery!!

[Marvo301]

Best wishes to Ronnie for a quick and complete recovery.

[ABlairican Pie]

I saw Heaven & Hell in August, and it was an amazing show!! I hope and pray that Ronnie makes a full recovery, because he is an awesome frontman with a great voice still at the age of 67. There is supposed to be a new Heaven & Hell album in the near future, and the band says it's even better than the current one!!

[JamesG]

An Update On Ronnie James Dio, Few Hiccups But All Seems To Be Going Well
Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2010
By: killRobot


We get an update on metal legend Ronnie James Dio's battle with cancer by way of his wife and manager, Wendy Dio.


"After a few hiccups between Christmas and New Year's, such as a blood clot, a trip to the emergency room, and a three day stay at the hospital, we had a quiet holiday spent with family and close friends.

Ronnie and I just returned from Houston, where Ronnie had his third chemo treatment, and all seems to be going well. Ronnie and Simon Wright went to see Avatar, which he thought was amazing! He has also been writing more chapters for his book"


"While at M.D. Anderson Cancer Centre on his second trip, he met a DIO fan named Carmen who has been having treatment every other day for a year, and is eagerly awaiting a bone marrow transplant.

Ronnie and Carmen have become fast friends. Carmen is a very positive happy person whose existence, like Ronnie's, depends heavily on music and sports.

On the third trip, we also met his mom and sister, whose total support is so important to all cancer patients. They have become part of our family as well.



The support we get from all of our friends and fans is such a blessing to Ronnie and I.


Ronnie, Geezer, Tony and Vinny will be doing some interviews in the upcoming weeks to be included in the new 30th anniversary Heaven and Hell DVD due out sometime this year.



We would like to thank Simon Wright, who has been such a help with everything and a good, good friend, of course our doctor at MD Anderson, Dr. Ajani, and especially our family doctor, Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, without whose quick diagnosis and help with all the nurses and hospitals, we would be lost. His care and compassion is unwavering.



Thanks again to all of Ronnie's friends and fans, and --- by the way ---- Ronnie has not lost any hair yet!

------ Wendy Dio"

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