Ronnie James Dio Death
Ronnie passed away on May 16, 2010 at the age of 67 in Los Angeles, California. Ronnie's cause of death was stomach cancer.
When did Ronnie James Dio die?
May 16, 2010How did Ronnie James Dio die? What was the cause of death?
Stomach cancerHow old was Ronnie James Dio when died?
67Where did Ronnie James Dio die? What was the location of death?
Los Angeles, California
Ronnie James Dio Birthday and Date of Death
Ronnie James Dio was born on July 10, 1942 and died on May 16, 2010. Ronnie was 67 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: July 10, 1942
Date of Death: May 16, 2010
Age at Death: 67
Ronnie James Dio - Biography
Ronnie James Dio (born Ronald James Padavona; July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010) was an American heavy metal singer, songwriter and musician. He fronted and/or founded numerous groups including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and Heaven & Hell. He is credited with popularizing the "metal horns" hand gesture in metal culture and is known for his medieval themed lyrics. Dio possessed a powerful versatile vocal range capable of singing both hard rock and lighter ballads; according to Rainbow/Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore upon hearing him sing, "I felt shivers down my spine."
