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"The members of TWISTED SISTER, along with millions of metal fans around the world, mourn the death of our friend Ronnie James Dio. Ronnie not only was a giant in the worldwide metal scene, but he was also one of the nicest people you would ever want to meet. Beginning in 1983 when we first toured with Ronnie in Canada, and continuing over the last seven years when we played dozens of festivals around the world, Ronnie was one of the most supportive and gracious members of the music community.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Wendy and Ronnie's family."
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Eddie Trunk — co-host of the VH1 Classic television program "That Metal Show" who has a long-running radio show, "Friday Night Rocks", on New York's Q104.3 FM — has posted the following message on his official web site:
"This is a blog I truly wish I was not writing.
"My hands are shaking on the keyboard, so excuse the typos.
"I lost a dear friend today, someone who I loved way beyond just the brilliant music he gave the world for decades.
"Sadly, it has been confirmed that Ronnie James Dio has lost his battle with cancer.
"In my 27 years in the business I have never met anyone like Ronnie.
"I am fully aware of people that I deal with, and people that deal with me, because it's the business and what we do, but Ronnie was way beyond that. Nobody ever gave me the public show of support and respect back like Ronnie, and our friendship went way beyond the business...
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GLENN HUGHES
"It is a very sad day today... I have lost a very dear friend.
"Ronnie was a true leader of heavy metal... an icon and a visionary... There will never be another like him.
"Ronnie gave me wisdom, and showed me great compassion when he was in ELF, all those years ago, when we were on tour together in my time in DEEP PURPLE. He was a beautiful soul, kind, considerate and a wonderful teacher.
"Some day I'll be bringing your microphone up there with me, and we'll sing a song, and share a Vindaloo together...
"I'll miss, you mate."
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Andrea Ferro
"I briefly met Ronnie during a soundcheck in Milan, Italy and he [was] really kind, not to mention how amazing and magic his voice was.
"Rest in peace!"
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