Osbourne was dad to five biological children with two women, while also the adoptive father of his first wife's son. He had 10 grandchildren at the time of his death. Black Sabbath legend and reality star Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76, family says Ozzy Osbourne, the godfather of heavy meatal and frontman of Black Sabbath, has died surrounded by his family just Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice – and drug-and-alcohol ravaged id – of heavy metal, died The British heavy metal superstar and Black Sabbath front man has died at 76. Described as one of the founders of heavy metal music, John Michael Osbourne was known for his incredible voice and charisma. Black Sabbath star Ozzy Osbourne has passed away, aged 76. His death was confirmed by his family and comes just weeks after his final concert. Ozzy Osbourne is a British heavy metal superstar, who first rose to fame as the frontman of Black Sabbath in the 1970s. He has since become a dominant figure in the entertainment industry, with his own reality TV show, The Osbournes, and has sold over 100 million records. In 2021, Osbourne announced his return to Australia after an 11-year absence, with a spectacular arena concert tour in Register on Humanitix - Ozzy Osbourne rolling wake hosted by Canberra by Bike. The Street Theatre, The Street Theatre, 15 Childers St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia. Thursday 24th July 2025. Find event information. Given the well-documented mobility challenges he’s suffered since injuring himself in a 2019 fall, plus the advancing symptoms of his struggles with Parkinson’s disease, it has now been confirmed that Ozzy Osbourne ‘s final live sendoff will find him seated upon a throne. The 76-year-old heavy metal icon was forced to retire from full-scale touring several years ago in light of his Breaking Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne dies age 76 Updated / Tuesday, 22 Jul 2025 19:44 Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76 ‘Final bow’: Ozzy's heartbreaking update as he reveals plans for final show amid health woes Ozzy Osbourne has been struggling with debilitating health woes over the last few years, and now he Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76 The heavy mental superstar died “surrounded by love” just weeks after his last gig, his family have said. Following Ozzy Osbourne’s death, fans are revisiting “The Osbournes.” Here’s where to stream the hit MTV reality show online in 2025. Subscribed 0 No views 7 minutes ago Ozzy Osbourne 1948 - 2025 A Current Affair (Australia) 23rd July 2025 more Ozzy Osbourne’s life was filled with shocking moments, and there’s several that were worse than the infamous bat-biting incident. The legendary frontman of heavy metal group Black Sabbath died Everything you need to know about Sharon Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne's 43-year marriage as the rock star dies aged 76. Get tickets for Back to the Beginning on SAT Jul 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne says he "may be sitting down" for his final performance amid ongoing issues with his health. [Wednesday 5th February 2025 – Birmingham, U.K.] This morning, at the home of Aston Villa, Sharon Osbourne and Tony Iommi announced that the original Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – will play for the first time in 20 years. The band will take to the stage to headline BACK TO THE BEGINNING on July 5 th at Villa Park. The all-star event will Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal pioneer, dies at age 76 Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal legend who rose to fame in the pioneering group Black Sabbath, has died, his family said in a statement to CBS News.
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