Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Legend, Dies at 76 After Final Epic Show

With a heavy heart, we report the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, who died on Tuesday at the age of 76. Surrounded by family and enveloped in love, Ozzy left behind a legacy that reshaped the world of heavy metal and popular culture. His family released a statement expressing their profound sadness and requesting privacy during this difficult time.

Just weeks ago, Ozzy delivered an unforgettable final performance in Birmingham, England, on July 5. The marathon 10-hour concert, hosted by Jason Momoa, was a fitting tribute to his enduring influence, featuring powerhouse acts like Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Jack Black, and Steven Tyler. It was a celebration of a man who, despite his physical struggles, never lost his iron spirit.

Ozzy’s battle with Parkinson’s disease, diagnosed in 2003 but publicly revealed in 2020, was just one of many challenges he faced. He also endured severe injuries from a near-fatal ATV accident in 2003 and multiple surgeries to address neck and back issues. Yet, even as mobility became a struggle, his humor and defiance shone through. As he once remarked on his Sirius XM show, “I may be moaning about how I can’t walk, but I look down the road and there’s people that didn’t do half as much as me, and they didn’t make it.”

Survived by his wife Sharon, children Kelly, Aimee, Jack, Jessica, Elliot, and Louis, Ozzy’s personal life was as storied as his career. His family’s journey into the spotlight through their early 2000s MTV reality show offered a raw, unfiltered look at life with a rock icon—a blend of chaos, love, and unrelenting charisma.

Beyond the music, Ozzy was a symbol of resilience. Reflecting on his life at 73, he told a magazine, “I’ve done pretty well. I don’t plan on going anywhere, but my time’s going to come.” That time has come, but his voice, his grit, and his bat-biting bravado will echo through generations. Rest in peace, Prince of Darkness.