Ozzy Osbourne, one of the most recognisable and influential musicians in rock, has died at the age of 76. As frontman of Black Sabbath, the Birmingham-born musician is credited with inventing 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 Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was 76. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with 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. Ozzy Osbourne is declaring he’s not dead, despite what online hoaxes claim. During the latest episode of The Osbournes Podcast, the Black Sabbath frontman informed his family that he stumbled upon a YouTube in memoriam video and was surprised to have found himself in it. “I put it on and I died!,” he said. “The thing on YouTube, which goes, ‘Celebrities Who Have Died Today,’ and 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. Topline Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of heavy metal progenitors Black Sabbath and a multi-platinum selling solo artist, has died at 76, his family confirmed to the BBC, just weeks after Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76: Family pay tribute to ‘beloved’ Black Sabbath frontman - Birmingham-born Osbourne was at forefront of the heavy metal scene and played Villa Park weeks ago Ozzy Osbourne 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© Getty Images Ozzy Ozzy Osbourne, ‘Prince of Darkness’ Turned Reality TV Star, Dies at 76 As the lead singer of Black Sabbath, he helped invent heavy metal. 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. Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne has died at 76, with tributes pouring in from Elton John, Black Sabbath bandmates, and other celebrities following his final reunion performance in early July. Ozzy Osbourne, the crucifix-clad Black Sabbath singer who helped pioneer heavy metal over a career that spanned seven decades, has died. 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. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time,” the Osbournes said. Osbourne’s death comes less than three weeks after his final performance with heavy metal group Black Sabbath. Ozzy Osbourne—the Black Sabbath singer known as the Prince of Darkness—died at 76 July 22. He is survived by wife Sharon Osbourne and his five kids, including Kelly Osbourne and Jack Osbourne. Ozzy Osbourne Responds to Online Death Hoax: “I’m Not Dead” The Black Sabbath frontman received an unpleasant surprise when he found a picture of himself in a YouTube in memoriam video of Ozzy Osbourne arrives at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. The rock and roll legend died at 76 on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Photo by Jordan Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died at 76, according to multiple reports. 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.
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