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Dio diagnosed with cancer
« on: November 27, 2009, 12:32:21 AM »
just saw on BBC ceefax that Ronnie James Dio has been diagnosed with early stage stomach cancer.  apparently he was taken ill last week and had to cancel his upcoming european tour.

i wish him well, and hope he makes a speedy and full recovery
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Re: Dio diagnosed with cancer
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2009, 12:34:47 AM »
oh, that sucks.
the guys had a bloody good run though, still on top of his game and must be pushing 68 by now


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Re: Dio diagnosed with cancer
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2009, 12:59:09 AM »
That is really bad... Hope he gets through it!

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Re: Dio diagnosed with cancer
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2009, 08:43:33 AM »
I was supposed to be seeing him play in Manchester tonight.

Hope he recovers OK  :(

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Re: Dio diagnosed with cancer
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2009, 11:12:43 AM »
Hope he gets back to normal ok.

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Re: Dio diagnosed with cancer
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2009, 11:25:54 AM »
Thats really bad news, I was supposed to be seeing him earlier in the week in Glasgow.

I hope he gets well soon!
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Re: Dio diagnosed with cancer
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2009, 06:19:08 PM »
Poor sod, I hope he gets over it.
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Re: Dio diagnosed with cancer
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2009, 06:37:16 PM »
At least they've caught it early, apparently.  He's been looking quite frail in recent years, I hope he gets through the treatment OK.
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Re: Dio diagnosed with cancer
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2009, 06:45:48 PM »
sorry to hear that :(

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Re: Dio diagnosed with cancer
« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2009, 07:14:19 PM »
i feared it was something like that :S ... best of luck little hobbit!