The show was billed as the band's farewell concert. The heavy metal icon grew up near Villa Park and starred in the Premier League club's kit release video last summer. "Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rockstar and Villan, Ozzy Osbourne, has passed away aged 76," the club said in a statement. Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rockstar and Villan, Ozzy Osbourne, has passed away aged 76. Growing up in Aston, not far from Villa Park, Ozzy always held a special connection to the club and the community he came from. In a statement published on the club’s official website, Villa paid tribute to one of its most iconic supporters: “ Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rockstar and Villan, Ozzy Osbourne, has passed away aged 76, ” the statement started. Aston Villa have paid a touching tribute to Black Sabbath singer and lifelong fan Ozzy Osbourne following his death at the age of 76 on Tuesday evening. The Club recently underwent a strategic redevelopment of Villa Park, designed to generate new revenue streams and reinforce Aston Villa’s position as an economic driver for West Midlands and beyond. This project includes the recently announced North Grounds redevelopment and opening of The Warehouse, a new multi-use venue set to become a centrepiece of the matchday experience, a hub for year Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rockstar and Villan, Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. Growing up in Aston, not far from Villa Park, Ozzy always held a special connection to the club and the community he came from. Did Ozzy want to be involved? What a silly question.” “I was born in Aston and spent my childhood watching carloads of people going to the Villa football matches,” Ozzy added. Rest in peace, Ozzy." Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rockstar and Villan, Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rockstar and Villan, Ozzy Osbourne, has passed away aged 76. Premier League Big Aston Villa fan, Ozzy Osbourne died at 76 The world of music and football is in mourning. It was just confirmed that the legendary Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at the age of 76. Aston Villa have paid a touching tribute to Black Sabbath singer and lifelong fan Ozzy Osbourne following his death at the age of 76 on Tuesday evening. — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 22, 2025 The Midlands club said: “Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rockstar and Villan, Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. BLACK SABBATH's Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler are featured in a new commercial for the home kit for the Aston Villa football (soccer) club. Soundtracked by BLACK SABBATH's "Paranoid", the one Premier League club Aston Villa have issued a heartfelt tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and his "special connection" to the club after the rock legend's death at the age of 76. Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler are ready to play Villa Park, but maybe not in the way you think. Check out their new ad for the Aston Villa Football Club. Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler appear in new promotional material for Birmingham Premier League football club Aston Villa. The Black Sabbath members, who were both part of the Brummie band’s original 1968-to-1979 lineup and numerous reunions since, open the short social media trailer by sharing a phone call. Aston Villa Football Club, with heavy hearts, acknowledges the immense loss felt by the world following the passing of the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. The world-renowned rock icon, a lifelong and passionately devoted Villan, will forever be remembered for his groundbreaking contributions to music and his unwavering loyalty to his beloved football The Birmingham Football Club Aston Villa went all out to honor Ozzy Osbourne on Wednesday night (Jan 29), paying tribute to the rock legend and lifelong Villa supporter with a massive banner before their Champions League match. Just before kick-off, a giant display of the Prince of Darkness himself was unveiled, set against a packed-out crowd belting out “Allez, Allez, Allez” - a phrase Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne has sadly passed away aged 76, with the former lead vocalist being a well-known Aston Villa fan. Shop all official Ozzy merchandise - custom t-shirts, accessories, limited edition items and more!
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