Monday, September 6th, 2010
Sad news reaches THN that the man who replaced Ozzy Osbourne as fronman of Black Sabbath in 1979 has died at the age of 67.
This man apparently came up with the devil horn hand gesture now widely associated with metal. He also a singer in Rainbow and Dio. His wife Wendy posted the following on his website:
“Today my heart is broken. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes 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 know he loved you all and his music will live on forever.”
Tags: celebrity deaths, ronnie james dio
