Ronnie James Dio: Cancer Update
Ronnie James Dio’s wife/manager, Wendy, has issued the following update on the singer’s progress as he battles against stomach cancer:
“Well, it has been a very exhausting month. After all the never-ending tests in Los Angeles, we flew to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, and as soon as we arrived, we got a call from the MD Anderson Hospital that they had an appointment for us with the doctor we originally wanted, so we then flew to Houston to the clinic, and, of course, MORE tests, but Ronnie finished receiving his first chemo treatment on Wednesday, and all is going very well.
“I would like to thank Tony Martell from the T.J. Martell Foundation, Dr. Stuart Aaronson from Mount Sinai, Lindsay Brown and Mike Carden from Eagle Records, and our very own Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, for all your help in getting us into MD Anderson, and also our friends Geezer and Gloria Butler, who flew to Houston to be with Ronnie while he had his chemo.
“Ronnie and I are totally overwhelmed by the amount of well-wishes that we have received from friends and fans – we are reading them all.
“Some make us laugh, some make us cry, but all of them are so filled with love that it gives us so much support and makes Ronnie even more determined to fight this battle and win.
“Thank you all for the positive energy and prayers.”
For further updates check www.ronniejamesdio.com
Go Ronnie! I will be there next time you come to Boston.
Yes! Ronnie, we love you, man. You’re the best!! Get better soon!!!!!
turn up the night Ronnie! When you’re ‘fixed’ get yourself to Cardiff with the Sabbs and play the Arena!
You are the voice of metal… I’m praying to the rock lord right now….
Keep strong, stay happy and rock hard…
You are such an inspiration on the younger rock fans like myself. You cannot and never will be replaced.
Keep safe. I’m actually listening to Elf County Ball on Vinyl right now
You are the voice of metal… I’m praying to the rock lord right now….
Keep strong, stay happy and rock hard…
You are such an inspiration to the younger rock fans like myself. You cannot and never will be replaced.
Keep safe. I’m actually listening to Elf County Ball on Vinyl right now
go on lad!there’s a rainbow in the dark…..ACmaniacDC salutes you!
Well said. Dio is a nice bloke, as well as being THE rock singer.
Dio’s work on Rainbow Rising was fantastic!
ronnie hope your doing good. i have ass cancer doing good need more pot. have a good day. the hager…..
I was stunned to hear about your cancer, you have been my favorite hard rock voice my whole life, I have seen you live many times and can’t wait to hear that powerful voice in action again….my thoughts are with you and your family……good luck and get well soon! You are truly one of a kind! rock on!
There is no metal without Ronald James Padavona. No man has meant so much to the genre. For so many years he has been the King and always will be. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ronnie and Wendy. Get well and get back to us R. J. Dio!
You can beat this Ronnie . You are the king .
was gutted when I heard, was going to the Lincoln (uk) gig dec last year(2009) haven’t seen you in ages donnington Monsters of rock to be exact, eons ago, was going to take my eldest son, never mind, keep fighting and WE WILL see you soon.party on.
Dio may almighty God be with you! Iove all your music and you are phenomenal at all you do. You are one of the greatest performers on the face of this earth! Im praying for you angel. I dont wanna cry, my dad is very ill. It is hell to see aloved one ill. I shall pray my heart out for you as well. God will bless you honey ! Keep praying it works! Love you! God bless you 4ever! Love LUCY
p.s. your love and power will heal you! I love you! See you soon in concert! Im looking forward to it! YOU BURN MY SOUL, whenever i hear your art! Music is too common aword for your unbelievable vocals! Dynamite always comes in small packages! Im also an Italian powerhouse! I will pray my heart out , and light acandle for you! Please get well!
Ronnie, I’ve beat cancer twice in a three year time span. I love your work and have been told that my writing is much like yours and voice as well like yours. Im shure your strength is as strong as your voice. I lost one lung to cancer(non-smoker)and it took my voice. I also have beautiful such as you do by my side. You cant beat that. So get better because I need another album. All the love in the world. Your.true.fans Mark and Christina Snyder
get well soon..we have been fans since rainbow..keep rocking and hope to see you on tour very soon.
Ronnie you may remember me from the frat parties when we both started out. Bucknell,Colgate etc. My heart and prayers are with you.Get well soon. Sincerely, Machine Gun Kelly
To the most prolific vocalist on the planet today:
Get Well Ronnie, You can beat this demon.
Wishing you and your family the best from TCW and his Droogies
Get well soon my friend. Need to see you on tour again!
My prayer go out to you and your family through these hard times. And I know you will get through this cause you are the man. God bless.
i just heard the sad news- my prayers are with you for a full recovery. i have been a fan for as long as i can remember. you are definitely one of my all-time fave metal singers! you will beat this, i know. stay strong……..
You can beat it! My prayers are with you, my dear. You personify excellence in metal vocals & we all look forward to enjoying your talents for many more years. Big hug!
gonna miss your vocals, dio…. great man:)
R.I.P Dio
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