Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22 at 76 years amid a string of health issues, including Parkinson's disease. Here’s everything to know about what he was up to in the years before his death. Ozzy Osbourne was a legend in the heavy metal world, but he was also a father of six and a dedicated family man. The Black Sabbath singer died at 76 years old on July 22, 2025, his family The former reality star and son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne revealed his health crisis in an interview with People released Sunday, June 17, 2012. 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. Born John Michael Osbourne in Aston, Birmingham, on December 3 1948, Ozzy he left school at 15. He did odd jobs including factory work before teaming up with school friend Geezer Butler in several Ozzy Osbourne and his son Louis Osbourne appear on "The Late Late Show" at RTE Studios on October 9, 2009 in Dublin. Ozzy's older son, Louis, was born in 1975. Like Jessica, he has lived primarily Heavy metal star Ozzy Osbourne has died, just weeks after reuniting with his Black Sabbath bandmates and performing a huge farewell concert for fans. Ozzy Osbourne, the pioneering heavy metal singer whose star turn on reality TV endeared him to a new generation of fans, has died, according to the Associated Press. He was 76 years old. Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76 1 of 5 | Singer Ozzy Osbourne performs during halftime of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills in Inglewood, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File) 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, the iconic "Prince of Darkness" and "Godfather of Metal" from Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76. A family statement confirmed he was surrounded by his family when he passed The gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has died. The gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has died. A family statement said he died Ozzy Osbourne, the hellraising frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV star, died Tuesday, his family shared. Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy Osbourne was the victim of a cruel death hoax that circulated online just days before his actual death at the age of 76. Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, his family has announced. A statement from his family said: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to Ozzy Osbourne, legendary rock star, Black Sabbath frontman and reality TV personality, has died at 76. 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. 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. Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, lovingly called the Prince of Darkness by fans, has passed away at 76. The singer's wife, Sharon, and their children announced his death in an Instagram post
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