Ozzy Osbourne was surrounded by his wife and children when he died today.
In a statement, Osbourne’s family said: “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. He was with his family and surrounded by love.”
Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary “Prince of Darkness,” has died at the age of 76, just weeks after his emotional farewell performance with Black Sabbath in his hometown of Birmingham. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, ending one of the most influential and unpredictable journeys in music history.
Born John Michael Osbourne in Aston, Birmingham, in December 1948, Ozzy rose from working-class roots to become a founding father of heavy metal. With Black Sabbath, he forged a new genre—blending doom-laden guitar riffs, occult imagery, and a haunting vocal style that would echo across generations. Albums like Paranoid, Master of Reality, and Vol. 4 reshaped rock music and gave voice to youthful angst and rebellion.
Two Lives, One Legend
After parting ways with Black Sabbath in 1979, Ozzy’s solo career exploded with the release of Blizzard of Ozz, featuring hits like “Crazy Train” and “Mr. Crowley.” Across his solo discography, Ozzy blended melody with madness, and theatrics with soul. He weathered immense personal struggles—substance abuse, near-death experiences, and scandal—yet always emerged with a defiant grin and a scream that could shake arenas.
His MTV reality show The Osbournes revealed a different side: a confused, funny, oddly charming family man, swearing his way into the hearts of mainstream America. He became one of the rare rock stars to bridge metal’s underground with pop culture fame.
Final Bow
On July 5, 2025, Ozzy reunited with Black Sabbath one last time for a farewell show in front of 40,000 fans. Seated on a throne due to ongoing health issues—including Parkinson’s disease and past spinal injuries—he delivered a heartfelt performance that many described as triumphant and emotional. It was the closing of a loop that began in Birmingham more than 50 years earlier.
Just 17 days later, Ozzy Osbourne passed away.
A Voice That Echoes Forever
Ozzy’s life was a saga of extremes—controversial, wild, and deeply human. He bit a bat. He got banned. He got clean. He fell. He got back up. Through every chapter, he remained uncompromisingly himself. Fans didn’t just love his music—they rooted for his survival.
Tributes from around the world have poured in. Fellow musicians praised his fearless originality. Fans called his farewell concert a “spiritual experience.” Even those far removed from metal knew his name, his voice, his chaotic charm.
