Aston Villa has paid tribute to longtime fan and rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, who died on Tuesday at age 76. Ozzy Osbourne's death rocked more than just the music industry -- his favorite teams, the Aston Villa Football Club and St. Louis Blues, were devastated by his passing. Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, his family has announced, just weeks after the renowned ardent Aston Villa fan reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates at Villa Park. The band is performing at the stadium in Birmingham on 5th July, in Ozzy Osbourne's last gig. The original Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – will play for the first time in 20 years. The band will take to the stage to headline BACK TO THE BEGINNING on July 5th at Villa Park. The all-star event will celebrate the true creators of heavy metal and will see Ozzy Osbourne play his own short set before joining with Black Sabbath for his final bow. Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne has sadly passed away aged 76, with the former lead vocalist being a well-known Aston Villa fan. Rest in peace, Ozzy." Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rockstar and Villan, Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rockstar and Villan, Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. Growing up in Aston, not far from Villa Park, Ozzy always held a special Aston Villa’s passionate fanbase at the Holte End once again delivered a breathtaking tifo display, this time paying tribute to legendary rockstar and lifelong Villa supporter Ozzy Osbourne. The display, that had been teased prior to the final matchday of the Champions League group stage, was unveiled ahead of Aston Villa’s clash against As the passing of music legend Ozzy Osbourne was announced, Aston Villa issued an emotional statement. This morning, at the home of Aston Villa, Sharon Osbourne and Tony Iommi announced that the original Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – will play for the first time in 20 years. Aston Villa supporters inside Villa Park and around the world were treated to another memorable tifo against Celtic as Ozzy Osbourne took centre stage. Shop all official Ozzy merchandise - custom t-shirts, accessories, limited edition items and more! BIRMINGHAM, England, February 05, 2025--Aston Villa today announced that rock legend and Aston native Ozzy Osbourne will perform at Villa Park on July 5, 2025. Osbourne will be joined by the If Aston Villa were going to use his music for their new kit launch video, Ozzy Osbourne wanted to be in it. “We were approached in mid-late June,” his wife, Sharon Osbourne, told The Athletic Ozzy Osbourne will live on forever in the hearts and minds of heavy metal and Aston Villa FC fans everywhere. A music legend, Ozzy’s impact on entertainment and culture was profound and undeniable, and his legacy will live on. The thoughts of everyone at Aston Villa are with his wife Sharon, his family, friends, and countless fans at this extremely difficult time. Rest in Peace, Ozzy. Aston Villa have paid tribute to heavy metal legend and lifelong fan Ozzy Osbourne following his death at the age of 76. Osbourne’s family released a statement confirming he had passed away on Aston Villa have paid a touching tribute to Black Sabbath singer and lifelong fan Ozzy Osbourne following his death at the age of 76 on Tuesday evening. Premier League Big Aston Villa fan, Ozzy Osbourne died at 76 The world of music and football is in mourning. It was just confirmed that the legendary Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at the age of 76.
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