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. 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. The larger-than-life frontman of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne has died. He was 76. Ozzy Osbourne didn't want his funeral to be a "mope-fest". The Black Sabbath star - who passed away on Tuesday (07.22.25) aged 76 - set out plans for his memorial prior to his death insisting he Ozzy Osbourne's official social media accounts made one final post a day before his death on Tuesday, which has now turned into an online fan memorial. Ozzy Osbourne, iconic frontman of Birmingham's Black Sabbath, died on Tuesday, July 22 aged 76 and tributes are pouring in for the Prince of Darkness. Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, and his funeral details are likely now being finalized. In a prior interview, Osbourne specified a specific song he wanted played at his memorial. Osbourne had previously stated he wanted to "give back to the place where I was born" and declared "Birmingham is the true home of metal." Following the announcement of his death, Osbourne's final Instagram post transformed into an impromptu digital memorial as thousands of fans flooded the comments section with tributes. Ozzy Osbourne’s final encore: The crazy funeral plans he left behind The music icon had a farewell plan as bold and unforgettable as his legacy and it was truly worthy of a rock legend. Ozzy Osbourne shared one final glimpse into his musical legacy just a day before he passed away, leaving fans across the globe in mourning. On Monday, July 21, the iconic rocker posted a Legendary rock god Ozzy Osbourne, whose career includes his genre-defining leadership of Black Sabbath, a remarkable solo comeback in the 1980s and a late-career pivot to reality TV, died July 22 Black Sabbath fans in Birmingham, England, on Wednesday mourning Ozzy Osbourne’s death. Ellie Smith for The New York Times Ozzy Osbourne was known for his wild antics both on and off stage and provided fans with some more than memorable moments over the years. The Black Sabbath frontman's drug–fuelled antics never Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman, passed away at 76 just weeks after his farewell concert. This article reflects on his legacy, funeral details, and lasting impact on rock music. War memorial which Ozzy Osbourne was arrested for URINATING on pays tribute to the Black Sabbath star in unlikely message as they prove all was forgiven before his death Have YOU got a story? Tributes poured in Wednesday for hell-raiser singer Ozzy Osbourne as Black Sabbath bandmates mourned the death of their legendary frontman and tearful fans laid flowers in his hometown Birmingham Ozzy Osbourne had some very specific plans for his funeral ahead of his death on July 22, 2025. The Black Sabbath frontman "was with his family and surrounded by love" when he passed away at the Ozzy Osbourne's past comments about his funeral have resurfaced hours after his heartbreaking passing at 76. Machete actor Danny Trejo, 81, posted a touching memorial to his friend Ozzy Osbourne on July 22, 2025, following the rocker's death at age 76. "Today we lost one of the wildest souls to ever walk They had planned a quiet memorial. A private farewell for the man who had lived a life louder than thunder, darker than shadow, and more unforgettable than legend itself. But no one at Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral expected what happened next.
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