You can, also, read the following statement at the official Riot site:
"To friends and fans of Mark Reale and Riot, We are deeply saddened to confirm that Mark has lost his battle with a lifelong illness. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated by Mark's family, friends, and bandmates at this difficult time".
Here on Grande Rock we would like to express our deepest condolences to Mark's family and friends... All the metal community is truly devastated by this bad news... R.I.P. Mark... Your MUSIC will NEVER DIE... Thx for the MUSIC...
