Ozzy Osbourne, a pioneering figure in British heavy metal, a successful solo artist in later years, and a reality TV star in the new millennium, passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 76 years old. Sharon and the 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.
We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.
Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and… pic.twitter.com/WLJhOrMsDF— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) July 22, 2025
His passing was confirmed by the BBC. Just two weeks prior, he had performed at what was promoted as Black Sabbath’s final concert, a festival titled “Back to the Beginning,” held in his hometown of Birmingham, England.
The event served as a grand tribute to the legendary band and featured performances from iconic acts like Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Alice in Chains, and more.
A statement from his family reads: “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. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
In January 2020, after two years of worsening health issues, Osbourne announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In February 2023, he released a statement declaring his retirement from touring, citing spinal injuries he had suffered from an accident in 2018.
Osbourne’s life was marked by lifelong struggles with drug addiction and alcohol. Often erratic on stage, he was known for attracting trouble and generating controversy. His later years with Black Sabbath included a notorious incident where he missed a concert, resulting in a riot.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon, and their children, Aimee, Kelly, and Jack. Additionally, he leaves behind two older children, Jessica and Louis, from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, along with his grandchildren.
