Ozzy Osbourne, legendary rock icon and frontman of Black Sabbath, has passed away at the age of 76.
His death was confirmed by his family early this morning, marking the end of a turbulent, groundbreaking era in music.
Known for his wild stage antics, unforgettable vocals, and hit songs like “Iron Man” and “Paranoid,” Osbourne’s voice helped define heavy metal.
“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” a statement from the Osbourne family read.
“He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
The cause of death was not disclosed, but Osbourne had battled multiple health issues in recent years.
His passing comes less than three weeks after an emotional farewell concert titled “Back to the Beginning,” held in Birmingham.
The event featured a reunion with his original Black Sabbath bandmates for the first time since 2005.
Speaking to fans that night, he said, “I’ve been laid up for six years, and you’ve got no idea how I feel… Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Ozzy Osbourne’s death has led to an outpouring of tributes from music legends around the world.
Black Sabbath co-founder Tony Iommi said the band had “lost our brother,” while bassist Geezer Butler reminisced about their last performance.
Drummer Bill Ward shared a heartfelt photo of them together.
Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, Ozzy rose from humble beginnings.
His tough childhood and factory-town roots became the foundation for the gritty, heavy sound of Black Sabbath.
Together with Iommi, Butler, and Ward, Osbourne helped launch a genre with albums like “Paranoid,” “Master of Reality,” and “Vol. 4.”
Although he was famously fired from the band in 1979 due to substance abuse, Osbourne launched a successful solo career starting with 1980’s “Blizzard of Ozz.”
His on-stage infamy continued with wild stories like biting off a bat’s head in 1982 and doves during a label meeting.
Despite personal lows, his charisma and vocal strength kept fans hooked.
His later years brought a new kind of fame with the reality series “The Osbournes,” which offered fans a raw look at his chaotic but loving family life.
His marriage to Sharon Osbourne, who managed his solo career, lasted over four decades and gave rise to Ozzfest, one of the most successful metal festivals in history.
In recent years, Osbourne openly discussed his health struggles.
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2020 and having endured multiple surgeries, he canceled tours in 2023 due to increasing frailty.
In an interview from May 2025, he admitted, “You wake up the next morning and find that something else has gone wrong… You begin to think this is never going to end.”
Despite the pain, Osbourne rallied for one final show.
Seated on a throne with bats, he delivered a powerful performance, telling fans: “I am Iron Man: go f***ing crazy!”
That night now serves as a fitting curtain call to one of rock’s most unpredictable and beloved lives.
Ozzy Osbourne is survived by his wife Sharon, their three children, and two children from a previous marriage.
May his soul rest in peace.
