Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne dies, leaving the world mourning. His long-time friend, Alice Cooper, shares heartfelt words about the rock legend. Learning of his death “just minutes” before hitting the stage in Wales, Alice Cooper paid tribute to the late, great Ozzy Osbourne. Rock icons are paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who died yesterday, and the legendary Alice Cooper has joined with his own thoughts on the Black Sabbath frontman. The pair were friends, having Alice Cooper and his band found out that the world lost Ozzy Osbourne just minutes before they were due to go perform in Cardiff, Wales, which is about two hours from the place where legendary The whole world is morning Ozzy tonight. Over his long career, he earned immense respect among his peers and from fans around the world as an unmatched showman and cultural icon. I always saw Ozzy as a cross between the prince of darkness, which is the persona his fans saw, and the court jester. That was the side that his family and friends saw. Rockstar Alice Cooper has described Ozzy Osbourne as an “unmatched showman and cultural icon” following news of the death of the Black Sabbath frontman at the age of 76. Cooper, 77, whose real Shock rocker Alice Cooper would like to remind you that he did not, in fact, do that crazy thing you think you remember him doing. That was actually Ozzy Osbourne. "For the last time, it wasn't me Alice Cooper halted his show in Cardiff after discovering Ozzy Osbourne had died. Heavy metal star Osbourne died at the age of 76, his family announced on Tuesday. Lady Gaga, Coldplay and Alice Cooper are among the music artists who have honoured the “Prince of Darkness”, Ozzy Osbourne, by paying tribute to him during live concert performances. Legendary rocker Alice Cooper noted that Ozzy Osbourne wasn't in the best shape before he died at the age of 76. Just four days before Osbourne died on Tuesday, July 22, Cooper, 77, spoke about Rockstar Alice Cooper has described Ozzy Osbourne as an “unmatched showman and cultural icon” following news of the death of the Black Sabbath frontman at the age of 76. Alice Cooper dedicated his Cardiff show to 'legend' Ozzy Osbourne as shared an emotional tribute to one of rock n roll's 'giants'. The Black Sabbath musician passed away 'surrounded by love' on Rock icons are paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who died yesterday, and the legendary Alice Cooper has joined with his own thoughts on the Black Sabbath frontman. The pair were friends, having Alice Cooper is among the countless artists who have paid respects to Ozzy Osbourne following news of his passing. Alice Cooper called Ozzy Osbourne an 'unmatched showman and cultural icon' following the death of the Black Sabbath singer yesterday. Ozzy Osbourne Alice Cooper Ozzy Osbourne - (AFP via Getty Images) Rock icons are paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who died yesterday, and the legendary Alice Cooper has joined with his own thoughts on the Black Sabbath frontman. The pair were friends, having both emerged and found serious heavy metal fame in the late-60s and 70s. Rockstar Alice Cooper has described Ozzy Osbourne as an “unmatched showman and cultural icon” following news of the death of the Black Sabbath frontman at the age of 76. Cooper, 77, whose real name is Vincent Damon Furnier, paid tribute to the heavy metal singer, joining the likes of Sir Elton Artists including Alice Cooper, Coldplay, Lady Gaga, Cyndi Lauper and more paid tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne at their respective concerts in July 2025. Rockstar Alice Cooper has described Ozzy Osbourne as an “unmatched showman and cultural icon” following news of the death of the Black Sabbath frontman at the age of 76. We will miss you, my friend.’ Alice Cooper dedicated his Cardiff performance to the ‘legendary’ Ozzy Osbourne, sharing a heartfelt tribute to a true ‘giant’ of rock n roll (Alice pictured with Sharon and Ozzy in 2007).
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