Metal legend Ronnie James Dio died of metastasized stomach cancer at 7:45 a.m. on May 16, 2010. Dio’s wife Wendy broke news of Ronnie’s quick decline in health in an official statement thanking friends and fans for their support."Today my heart is broken. Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m.," Wendy Dio's statement reads. "Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he peacefully passed away,” she said. "Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever."Throughout his illustrious career, Dio worked with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell and his solo band Dio.