Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a heartfelt statement. Widely known as the frontman of the pioneering band Black Sabbath, Osbourne—often referred to as the ‘Godfather of Metal’—breathed his last surrounded by family.
“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,” the family’s statement read. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
Although Ozzy had publicly battled Parkinson’s disease since 2019, his family has not revealed the official cause of death.
Prince of Darkness Bids Final Goodbye Weeks After Farewell Show
Born John Michael Osbourne in Aston, Birmingham on December 3, 1948, Ozzy grew up in a working-class family and held various odd jobs before turning to music. His journey into rock history began with Geezer Butler and culminated in the formation of Black Sabbath, originally named Earth, in August 1966.
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On July 5, just weeks before his passing, Osbourne gave a powerful farewell performance at Villa Park, Birmingham. Seated on a black throne, the moment was a poignant tribute to a career that spanned over five decades and shaped generations of metal fans.
Often dubbed the “Prince of Darkness” for his dark aesthetic and theatrical stage presence, Ozzy Osbourne’s influence extended beyond music into pop culture, where he became an enduring symbol of rebellion and resilience.
“His recent farewell performance at Villa Park was a powerful tribute to his legacy. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones – Birmingham has lost one of its greatest cultural figures,” a tribute from his hometown read.
