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Post by Sid's Half A Brain on Nov 26, 2009 0:36:39 GMT -5
"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.
Thanks to all the friends and fans around the world that have sent well wishes. This has really helped to keep his spirit up.
Long Live Rock and Roll, Long Live Ronnie James Dio"
From his website, RonnieJamesDio.com
Such a damn shame, I hope he gets well soon, one of my favourite metal singers.
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Post by "American Cream" Dusty Loads on Nov 26, 2009 0:49:10 GMT -5
I'd be worried/concerned, if it wasn't motherf***in' Dio. If the mercury running through his veins from being the epitome of metal all these years hasn't killed him, he'll beat this.
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Post by thuschongswing on Nov 26, 2009 0:50:33 GMT -5
Not too worried, since it was detected early, so it means he'll have a much better chance of fighting it. Plus, this is FRIGGEN' DIO we're talking about. He'll pretty much kick its ass.
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Post by Sero on Nov 26, 2009 0:53:43 GMT -5
He has less than two months to live, and I'm talking about the cancer.
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Post by "American Cream" Dusty Loads on Nov 26, 2009 0:57:04 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure they just found cancer he ate as a light snack earlier that day in his stomach.
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Post by Convoy on Nov 26, 2009 1:01:22 GMT -5
Someone should tell cancer that Dio makes Satan cower in fear.
Just give up cancer, you have no chance.
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Post by thuschongswing on Nov 26, 2009 1:12:50 GMT -5
He has less than two months to live, and I'm talking about the cancer. That is being REALLY optimistic, y'know.
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Post by Ultimo Chocula on Nov 26, 2009 1:41:33 GMT -5
He has less than two months to live, and I'm talking about the cancer. That is being REALLY optimistic, y'know. That the cancer will last that long? True, but we're giving cancer Vegas odds. Dio will beat this like Bundy beat SD Jones.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2009 4:23:09 GMT -5
I was worried it would be something like this when he cancelled his UK tour last week. Best wishes to Ronnie, let's hope he can beat this.
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Post by Mozenrath on Nov 26, 2009 4:24:44 GMT -5
I hope he'll be alright. He can celebrate remission by making a long overdue collaboration with Tenacious D, outside of his cool appearance in Pick of Destiny. ;D
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Nov 26, 2009 4:37:03 GMT -5
Ronnie James Dio doesn't have cancer, cancer has Ronnie James Dio.
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Post by Sarsaparilla on Nov 26, 2009 4:51:01 GMT -5
Well this stinks. Stomach cancer though? Is that the one where you need a crap bag? Could have been worse still though. I heard he still drinks so that could have exacerbated (correct spelling?) the problem.
How old is Dio anyway? Is he 70?
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Post by Johawn on Nov 26, 2009 5:13:13 GMT -5
Well this stinks. Stomach cancer though? Is that the one where you need a crap bag? Could have been worse still though. I heard he still drinks so that could have exacerbated (correct spelling?) the problem. How old is Dio anyway? Is he 70? I don't think anyone's quite sure Whenever I read about his age it's always "reported to be [number]." I'm with everyone else here. That poor cancer won't know what hit it.
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Post by YellowJacketY2J on Nov 26, 2009 8:24:31 GMT -5
Best wishes to Dio, though I have a strong feeling he'll beat it.
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Post by Grendel on Nov 26, 2009 8:48:57 GMT -5
I hate to see news like this. Ronnie James Dio is always a class act, and I hope he gets well from this.
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Post by Soultastic on Nov 26, 2009 9:22:13 GMT -5
Crap, that's terrible news. Hopefully he'll kick cancer's ass like he does with everything else. Best wishes to Dio.
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Post by Albino Heat on Nov 26, 2009 11:19:44 GMT -5
Ronnie James Dio doesn't have cancer, cancer has Ronnie James Dio. Then cancer's SOL! Dio will just hit the high note on Holy Diver and the tumor will disintegrate instantly.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2009 11:48:22 GMT -5
Well he detected the cancer earlier and I hear the Mayo clinic is one of the best clinics in the world in defeating cancer so he has good chances of survival. I hope he beats this thing. A world with metal and no Dio sounds f***ing creepy.
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Post by Silent Brad on Nov 26, 2009 11:52:20 GMT -5
I read the thread title and immediately broke out into a Vader "NOOOOOOOOOOO"
But really, hope he makes it through this. I couldn't imagine a world without Dio.
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