John Michael " Ozzy " Osbourne (3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025) was an English singer, songwriter and media personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which period he adopted the nickname " Prince of Darkness ". [5] Osbourne became a founding member of Black Sabbath in 1968, providing lead vocals from their eponymous Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, weeks after farewell Black Sabbath concert; follow live updates as tributes pour in from music legends The heavy metal rocker had lived for years with Parkinson's disease. Ozzy Osbourne will hold two concerts in his U.K. hometown as a "goodbye" to fans, revealed his wife and manager Sharon Osbourne during her recent Cut the Crap Tour stop in London. Ozzy Osbourne, a founding member of Black Sabbath who earned the nickname "Prince of Darkness," died on Tuesday, his family confirmed. Ozzy Osbourne and family signed autographs for fans at an event in California. The rockstar has faced a number of health struggles in recent years. After a string of health issues, heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne performed with his band Black Sabbath for the last time in July 2025. Here’s everything to know about where Ozzy Osbourne is now. Ozzy Osbourne is hoping to get back into music. In a new episode of his SiriusXM show Ozzy Speaks, the 75-year-old singer shared an update on his health after previously retiring from touring and Jack Black gave Ozzy Osbourne a raucous Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in October, just nine months before the legendary heavy metal rocker's death at age 76 on Tuesday. Legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22 at age 76. Over the years, he’s been vocal about his health challenges, specifically his battle with Parkinson’s disease. Here’s everything Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. (streaming on Disney+ at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.Photo by Dia Kelly Osbourne was by dad Ozzy Osbourne’s side throughout his battle with Parkinson’s disease. The Black Sabbath frontman revealed during a 2020 appearance on Good Morning America that he was Osbourne also discussed his plans for 2024, saying: "I'm getting myself fit. I've done two albums fairly recently, but I want to do one more album and then go back on the road." As the lead singer of Black Sabbath, he helped invent heavy metal. On “The Osbournes,” he presented a comedic counterpoint to his rock ’n’ roll infamy. As we saw on Ozzy Osbourne's Patient Number 9 album, there are still iconic rock stars that would love to work with the Prince of Darkness. But Ozzy has revealed that after that star-studded Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, weeks after farewell Black Sabbath concert; follow live updates as music legends pay tribute The heavy metal rocker had lived for years with Parkinson's disease. Ozzy Osbourne revealed he wants to perform again despite dealing with health issues like Parkinson’s disease. Sharon Osbourne at “The Bikeriders” premiere in LA on June 17, 2024. REUTERS Ozzy revealed his plans to move back to his native country in an interview with the Guardian in August 2022. He Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne will be returning to the stage after a slew of health problems, Sharon Osbourne has confirmed. Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne offers a health update after recent surgery and admits he's planning to record a "good rock record" in 2024 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. But in a new interview with Metal Hammer, the heavy Ozzy Osbourne reflects on his near-death experiences, health struggles, and joy in life, despite challenges.
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