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16 мая 2010 года в 07:45 утра по местному времени (CDT, UTC-5) в клинике "MD Anderson Cancer Center", Хьюстон, штат Техас, от рака желудка скончался Ronnie James Dio.
На официальном сайте его жена Уэнди опубликовала следующее сообщение:
"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes 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."
Вот что написал на своём сайте Тони Йомми:
"Yesterday 16th May my dear, dear friend Ronnie James Dio passed away at 7.45am LA time. I’ve been in total shock I just can’t believe he’s gone. Ronnie was one of the nicest people you could ever meet, we had some fantastic times together. Ronnie loved what he did, making music and performing on stage. He loved his fans so much. He was a kind man and would put himself out to help others. I can honestly say it’s truly been an honor to play at his side for all these years, his music will live on forever. Our thoughts are with Wendy Dio who stood by Ronnie until the end, he loved her very much. The man with the magic voice is a star amongst stars, a true professional. I’ll miss you so much my dear friend. RIP - Tony"
Вот что написал Даг Олдрич:
"I'm going to miss him so much. We lost a Giant yesterday.... Just broken today.
I was blessed to share some music with him, but mostly, I am thankful his friendship. Ronnie was a good hearted caring man.
He brought so much happiness through his music. Thank you Ronnie for the gifts you shared with us.
Ronnie made Magic and Ronnie was and will always be Golden.
Goodbye Ronnie.
Love you forever, Doug"
Ричи Блэкмор сказал:
"Ronnie had a unique and wonderful voice. He will be sadly missed in the rock and roll world."
Вот что написал Джон Лорд:
"I would like, along with my wife and daughters, to express my sadness at the passing of Ronnie Dio.
A friend of many years standing and a truly delightful man. His voice was an instrument of power and of beauty, and was a seminal influence in rock music. His loss is even more devastating when considering how much more he would have had to offer us.
My heart goes out to dear Wendy, and my thoughts are also with Roger and Richie, who were so close to him for so long.
I will always cherish the memories of those remarkable nights at The Royal Albert Hall in September 1999 when, sitting on the stage with all the massed musicians of Deep Purple, The London Symphony Orchestra et al, Ronnie sang Roger’s lovely song “Sitting in a Dream” and brought us smiles and tears, and goosebumps as big as they come.
I shall forever connect that song with that moment and with Ronnie.
Rest in peace my friend.
With love, Jon"
Вот что написал Гизер Батлер:
"I can truly say I’ve never known anyone to have such loyal, loving friends, fans, and family as Ronnie. He really was a special person, blessed with a unique voice and presence. He loved his fans- he would stay meeting and talking to them until the early hours of the morning. One of my fondest memories of him comes from last year, at the Sonisphere Festival,Knebworth. He noticed my sister and her husband at the side of the stage. During our opening song, he took the time to go over and hug them. Just a little thing like that made him special to me. Of course his music will live on forever, as will his influence. I have never seen so many tributes from so many musicians and fans, so many good wishes, no cynicism, just pure love and appreciation for a great man.
God bless you Ronald – thank you so much for the wonderful memories.
Love ya, Geez"
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