Ronnie James Dio's Life and Music Celebrated at Memorial Many of Ronnie James Dio's peers and loved ones gathered to celebrate his memory at a memorial service Saturday at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Ronnie James Dio was in ... This time, Dio received a more optimistic prognosis and a treatment plan was put in place. That helped extend his life but unfortunately did not cure the cancer.

Tragically, Ronnie James Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer later that same year, and would eventually pass away on May 16, 2010 — but not before leaving behind one of the most impressive ...