inspiring update from eddie trunk RJD's health(11/25/09)

joeyniji · Joined: 06 Oct 2004 Posts: 5 Location: So Cal

thanks to eddie for this uplifting message.........

"11/25/09: Just hung up the phone with both Wendy Dio and Ronnie James Dio himself. Obviously the news was just released about Ronnie having stomach cancer. I was aware of this a number of days ago but did not say anything public until Ronnie's camp was ready to release the news. As I have said in the past, Ronnie has always been one of my closest friends and biggest supporters over the many years we have worked together doing various things. We have a friendship far beyond just music and he being a musician and me being a host. So I have been in a knot over this news when I was first told about it around a week ago. The results of the many tests he has had were made known yesterday, so now he knows exactly what he is dealing with and will soon find out the course of action. The GREAT news is that it did not spread and is in an early stage! I just hung up with him and he sounded great. The usual RJD, totally commited to "killing the dragon", and he will!. He is not in pain, sounded great, and was ready to do what he has to do and get back on stage and sing like only he can! It was great to have spent about 20 minutes on the phone with him and hear how positive he was and thankful for all the support from his many fans. He's already made a few changes to his diet that he said has helped him feel great and admitted his days of having a few drinks are mostl likely behind him. I will share what I can when I can, but know Ronnie is ready to fight and win, and anyone who knows the man knows he will succeed! Lets all continue to keep him in our thoughts and prayers going forward for a speedy recovery. Yes Ronnie is a great singer and icon for the music we love, but he is an even better person and I know he will beat this!

ET"
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Jocke1 · Joined: 06 Sep 2009 Posts: 23

Very nice to hear...

Non · Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:22 pm Post subject:

Thank you for posting this.
It's really nice to hear the detailed condition.
And I'm so glad that Ronnie himself sounded great.

I have been so worried about him, and couldn't help thinking about him all day.

But it's so great to hear that.
I will keep sending positive energy to him every day.
Get well soon, Ronnie.

P.S. Is he having some vegetables ?? I'm curious. Very Happy

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Never Satisfied · Joined: 05 Oct 2004 Posts: 11 Location: San Diego

"Yes Ronnie is a great singer and icon for the music we love, but he is an even better person and I know he will beat this!" ET

Exactly, I just learned a coupla hours ago and I'm really upset still but Eddie has the right attitude.
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StargazerGeisha · Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:49 pm Post subject:

I've been checking Eddie's blog every night this week at work.

Reading it tonight made me feel a whole lot better!

Jack24 · Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 54 Location: Northamptonshire-UK

That has to be the most reassuring thing I have ever heard. You don't expect such overwhelming positivity with such an issue, but it's certainly good to hear.
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olivious the drummer · Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:59 pm Post subject:

Thats really positive news..........Thanks Eddie!
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Reem · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 842 Location: Jordan

THANKS ALOT !
that really does help...
i wish i was on the phone though !!! hehehehe