Dio's wife, Wendy, issued the following statement.
"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m. 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."Dio is most famous for replacing Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath in 1979. He also fronted the band Rainbow, featuring Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple.
He had recently planned to tour this summer with the band Heaven And Hell featuring some members of Black Sabbath however plans were cancelled given the severity of Dio's illness.
Perhaps the greatest testament to Dio's legacy is his creation of the famous "devil horn" hand gesture. Frat boys and metal heads everywhere will always involuntarily pay tribute to him forever.
Watch Dio's video for "Holy Diver" below.
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