Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76 His death comes just weeks after he reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates for a farewell show in London. John Michael (Ozzy) Osbourne, the lead singer of British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died at 76, according to Sky News and BBC News, both citing a family statement. Ozzy Osbourne has died at 76. The legendary rocker was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath and as a solo artist. Iconic heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, who became a huge solo success and later a reality TV star after being fired from Black Sabbath, has died. Ozzy Osbourne, ‘Prince of Darkness’ Turned Reality TV Star, Dies at 76 As the lead singer of Black Sabbath, he helped invent heavy metal. Ozzy Osbourne sold more than 100 million records between band and solo career, was twice induced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (in 2006 and 2024), and played billions of notes that still Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, weeks after farewell concert with Black Sabbath, closing a legendary era in heavy metal. Follow Newsweek's live blog for updates. CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 19: Inductee, Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony streaming on Disney+ at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19 Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at the age of 76 after fighting Parkinson's disease. His records as a member of Black Sabbath and as a solo artist sold over 100 million copies. Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary heavy metal rocker turned reality TV star, died on Tuesday, his family confirmed in a statement to The Sun. He was 76 years old. 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. As of 2024, that makes Ozzy Osbourne 75 years old. But to truly appreciate the significance of Ozzy’s age and career, we need to look at his extraordinary journey through the decades. Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary heavy metal singer who pioneered the genre with Black Sabbath, has died at age 76, his family confirmed. A March 2024 photo of Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne has everyone worried about the rocker. Here's what it looks like and how his health has been. CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Jack Black and Ozzy Osbourne speak onstage at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne died July 22 at 76. The rock legend left Des Moines "with bat taste in mouth" after a show in 1982. Osbourne was twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — once with Sabbath in 2006 and again in 2024 as a solo artist. The original Sabbath lineup reunited for the first time in 20 years in July 2025 in the U.K. for what Osborne said would be his final concert. “Let the madness begin!” he told 42,000 fans. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Ozzy Osbourne, born December 3, 1948, is a prolific singer, songwriter, and television personality. His fame and recognition came about when he became the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath, a heavy metal band in the 1970s.
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