‘I’ve got a feeling about you, John Osbourne,’ he’d tell me, after he’d had a few beers. ‘You’re either going to do something very special, or you’re going to go to prison.’ News of Osbourne’s death comes more than five years after he announced his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in January 2020. 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. People look to me and say Is the end near, when is the final day? What's the future of mankind? How do I know, I got left behind I Don't Know, written by Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads and Bob Daisley Nobody ever told me, I found out for myself, You gotta believe in foolish miracles, it's not how you play the game, it's if you win or lose, you can choose, don't confuse Win or lose, it's up to you How Ozzy Osbourne forged a special relationship with one 'Rolling Stone' writer "With Ozzy, what you saw was what you got," he told BBC's Newshour on the World Service. "The guy on stage, that's really him, and that's how he was off stage as well. Jake E. Lee reflects on his last moments with Ozzy Osbourne, sharing touching memories and the impact of the rock legend's passing. HENRY ROLLINS On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'The Man You Saw On Stage Was The Guy That You Got; He Was The Same Person' July 23, 2025 LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the BLACK SABBATH singer died earlier today at the age of 76. Blythe took to his social media to share a photo of him with Ozzy Osbourne. The name alone conjures images of wild rock concerts, bat-biting headlines, and a legendary voice that helped define heavy metal. As the frontman of Black Sabbath and a wildly successful solo artist, Ozzy’s legacy spans over five decades of music, madness, and mayhem. But beyond the growls and riffs, Ozzy Osbourne is also known for his surprisingly sharp, often hilarious, and Ozzy Osbourne said that he suffered "five years of absolute hell" during his Parkinson's battle before he died at age 76. Legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22 at age 76. Over the years, he’s been vocal about his health challenges, specifically his battle with Parkinson’s disease. Here’s everything Ozzy Osbourne was devastatingly funny and surprisingly wise. We pulled out some of his greatest quotes from throughout the years. Kelly Osbourne vehemently denied that dad Ozzy Osbourne had a suicide pact with his wife, Sharon Osbourne, less than two weeks before his death. The 'pact' made between Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne has resurfaced following the rock star's sad passing. Ozzy was best known for being the frontman of iconic heavy metal band Black Sabbath, as well The sad news of Ozzy Osbourne's death has rocked the world just weeks after he entertained his adoring fans for one last time. The rocker, 76, died on Tuesday surrounded by his family. Ozzy Osbourne managed to release thirteen solo albums filled with plenty of ear-splitting, head-banging classics. Here are five of the very best. Watch the official music video for "You Really Got Me" by Van Halen ♫ Subscribe to Van Halen channel and ring the bell to turn on notifications: Your Girlfriend [performs a medley of rock tunes: Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne, You Really Got Me by The Kinks (Van Halen) and Looks That Kill by Motley Crue It all got announced and was a big deal — [the Hannover concert featuring] SCORPIONS and PRIEST — and suddenly I get this phone call [from Ozzy Osbourne 's wife and manager Sharon Osbourne
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