Kermit the Frog's tribute to Ozzy Osbourne reflects on their unique bond and the rock legend's indelible mark on music and children's programming. 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, Pioneering Heavy Metal Singer and Black Sabbath Frontman, Dies at 76 Word of Osbourne’s demise came weeks after the ailing front man reunited with his original Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne’s Genes Really Were Wired for Alcohol and Addiction His genome held strange secrets: a turbocharged alcohol gene, rewired brain chemistry, and a slow-burn caffeine receptor. 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 England. The death of heavy metal star Ozzy Osbourne comes just weeks after reuniting with his Black Sabbath bandmates and performing a huge farewell concert for fans. Ozzy Osbourne 's sisters have broken their silence as they paid tribute to their brother following his death aged 76. The metal legend died on Tuesday just weeks after he took to the stage for his Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76. A statement from his family said: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76 Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of the pioneering band Black Sabbath --who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, died Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. 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 death of Black Sabbath lead vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, at 76, marked the end of a remarkable life and career. The heavy metal icon passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2025, "with his family and surrounded by love," as Ozzy's spokesperson confirmed to People and several other outlets. On July 22, 2025, Osbourne passed away at 76, surrounded by family. His family announced his death without specifying a cause, though his Parkinson’s and history of substance abuse were noted as contributing factors. 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 ". [4] Osbourne became a founding member of Black Sabbath in 1968, providing lead vocals from their eponymous The architect of heavy metal with Black Sabbath, an even bigger solo star, and one of LA's original reality TV favourites, starring in The Osbournes - tributes are now being paid to the peerless News of Osbourne’s death comes more than five years after he announced his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in January 2020. Ozzy Osbourne, lead singer for Black Sabbath, has died at 76, his family announced Tuesday. John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne was an English singer, songwriter, and media personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy 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.
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