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Artist News
Heaven & Hell man has cancer
By CMU Editorial | Published on Thursday 26 November 2009
Heaven & Hell and sometime Black Sabbath frontman Ronnie James Dio has announced he has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. The announcement follows the news Dio was cancelling some live shows last week due to ill-health.
In a statement issued yesterday, Dio’s wife Wendy told reporters: “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”.