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. Earlier this month, the world of rock and metal descended on Birmingham to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. And now, musicians across the globe are paying tribute once more, following the shock news that Osbourne, with the dust barely settled on his triumphant homecoming, has passed RIP," Rapper Flavor Flav wrote on X. British rocker Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones wrote on X: "I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne. Following Ozzy Osbourne’s death at the age of 76, a number of fans and peers of the rocker, including his Black Sabbath bandmates and Jason Momoa, paid tribute. RIP Ozzy Osbourne—Why 'War Pigs' Will Always Make Me Think of Skiing The Prince of Darkness contributed a core memory to my life as a skier, and surely many others. Matt Lorelli Jul 23, 2025 Grammy-winning rocker Ozzy Osbourne has died at 76, weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath for a final show in England. Ozzy Osbourne's death sparks reactions from collaborators, friends, and fellow industry figures. Pearl Jam, Elton John, Yungblud, and more speak. OZZY RIP It’s impossible to put into words what Ozzy Osbourne has meant to Metallica. Hero, icon, pioneer, inspiration, mentor, and, most of all, friend are a few that come to mind. Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of Black Sabbath and one of the most legendary figures in rock music, has died at the age of 76. Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died in the UK at the age of 76 Tributes have flooded in from music stars, and read about his wild life Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76 Ozzy Osbourne has died "surrounded by love" at the age of 76, a statement from his family said. Following the death of Ozzy Osbourne, tributes came pouring in from around the world of entertainment including Jack White, Metallica, and more. Ozzy Osbourne passed away earlier today, July 22, 2025, at age 76, just a few scant weeks removed from the triumphant Back to the Beginning celebration of Ozzy and Black Sabbath’s storied and eternally influential respective legacies at the already legendary all-day event that took place at Villa Park on July 5, 2025, in their hometown of Birmingham, England. io9 RIP Ozzy Osbourne, Music Legend and Master of the Macabre The influential heavy metal icon passed away today, just weeks after Black Sabbath's farewell show July 5. The San Francisco Bay Area metal legends took to their social media to write: " OZZY RIP. It's impossible to put into words what Ozzy Osbourne has meant to METALLICA. Hero, icon, pioneer, Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76. The Black Sabbath legend, known to millions as The Prince of Darkness had been battling ill-health in recent years, which caused him to finally Tributes are pouring in for Black Sabbath icon Ozzy Osbourne, who is being remembered as "one of the greatest rock legends to ever live." Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne dies at the age of 76, his family announces "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away Former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, also known as the Prince of Darkness, has died at 76. The heavy metal legend reunited with his bandmates for a farewell concert earlier this month. 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.
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