Ozzy Osbourne, legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, has died at age 76, surrounded by family. The “Prince of Darkness” rose from Birmingham’s working‐class roots to global fame with iconic hits like “Paranoid,” solo success, and MTV stardom. His final bow came at a July 5 farewell concert in Birmingham, just weeks before his death.
Just hours after his July 5 farewell concert, where he returned seated on a throne due to Parkinson’s, Ozzy passed away peacefully on July 22, surrounded by loved ones. He leaves behind wife Sharon, six children, and a worldwide legacy of over 100 million records sold.
A pioneer of heavy metal from the founding days of Black Sabbath in the late 1960s, through his theatrical, controversy‑stirring performances (including his infamous bat‑biting moment), Ozzy reinvented himself as a beloved reality‑TV star with The Osbournes. His final concert, dubbed “Back to the Beginning” on July 5, featured the original Sabbath lineup and raised over £140 million for charity.
Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, he overcame dyslexia, brushes with the law, and substance abuse to become a cultural icon. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2020, his health struggles never dimmed his showmanship until his final performance.
His death marks the end of an ear‑splitting, genre‑shaping career, but his influence—through music, media, and resilience—will echo for generations.
Ozzy’s family: Sharon (wife), children Aimee, Kelly, Jack, and others; grandchildren.
Public: Asked for privacy as tributes pour in worldwide.
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