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Ronnie James Dio Thanks Fans For Showing Their Support

posted Dec 20, 2009 at 10:30 PM by xFiruath.  (13 Comments)

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As was previously reported, Ronnie James Dio has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. Dio has now issued the following statement thanking fans for their support:

"Happy holidays everyone, I'd like to take the time to thank everyone for the most wonderful gifts I have ever received. The list includes your good wishes, your prayers, your support, your tears and laughter, your anger and rejoicing, and most of all the unwavering love you've bestowed upon me.

"I guess I've always felt that we were one person and that you've allowed me to be our spokesman, but until this time of my greatest peril the truth was perhaps slightly hidden. It is hidden no more. Together we shall face the foe and live on to climb higher mountains and explore greater magic. Together we cannot fail. Please accept my never ending love and dedication to you all.

"So it is written, and so it shall be."

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13 Comments on "Dio Thanks Fans For Their Support"

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1. haha writes:

ROCK ON DIO!!! We rock!!

# Dec 21, 2009 @ 3:07 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. wilco writes:

cool of him
hope you get beter soon
hail to the king
hornsup to dio

# Dec 21, 2009 @ 3:07 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. utoad9 writes:

Said like only RJD could. Now slay this dragon!

# Dec 21, 2009 @ 10:59 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. spiral_architect writes:

we'll find the sacred heart......somewhere bleeding in the night........

# Dec 21, 2009 @ 1:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. EightMilesHigh writes:

Awesome message from the Man on the Silver Mountain himself! He'll beat this.

"On the edge of the blade
But the knife can't cut the hero down"

# Dec 21, 2009 @ 5:48 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. warlock writes:

Hail DIO!! Always greatful to his fans. Always classy. Get well soon.

# Dec 21, 2009 @ 9:43 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. MetallicPunk writes:

Very rad for DIO to say that message to all of us.

# Dec 21, 2009 @ 9:54 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. deathfreak writes:

Hells yea dude. Hope to be able to see you live some day

# Dec 21, 2009 @ 9:57 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. negativeone936 writes:

\m/ horns up for you dio

# Dec 26, 2009 @ 10:52 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. ThrashattheHeart writes:

Long live DIO!!!

# Dec 27, 2009 @ 1:03 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. thadeus writes:

best wish's brother.

# Dec 28, 2009 @ 11:13 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. toxicclown writes:

we all shall b behind u rjd and u know it

# Jan 5, 2010 @ 2:48 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. weas writes:

Ronnie is heavy metal! He is so talented it is unbelievable. He does a cover of Alice Cooper's "Welcome to my Nightmare". DIO is great!
HE WILL GET THROUGH IT. HE IS DIO!

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