The animal rights organisation thanked Ozzy in a statement: “Ozzy Osbourne was a legend and a provocateur, but PETA will remember the ‘Prince of Darkness’ most fondly for the gentle side he showed to animals.” Everyone is rightly mourning the loss of Ozzy Osbourne today. Animal rights organization PETA has shared a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne - but people have been left confused. Ozzy Osbourne was a legend and a provocateur, but PETA will remember the “Prince of Darkness” most fondly for the gentle side he showed to animals. The legendary late rocker Ozzy Osbourne was known for bizarre antics and wild acts, but his most infamous was biting off a dead bat's head in 1982. Ozzy Osbourne Mourned by PETA for His ‘Gentle Side,’ Four Decades After Infamous Bat Incident "Ozzy will be missed by animal advocates the world over," a statement from the animal-rights group Ozzy Osbourne's most infamous moments from biting bat to cat killing and hotel carnage Ozzy Osbourne, the self-proclaimed Prince of Darkness had a trail of chaos behind him, from biting the head off a bat to his cat-killing confession Ozzy’s Unlikely Crusade: From Bat Bites to Claw-Free Cats – It’s More Complicated Than You Think London, UK – [Current Date] – Let’s be honest, the world’s collectively mourning the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, and rightfully so. The Prince of Darkness was a force of nature, a chaotic legend who brought guttural screams and stage Ozzy Osbourne will forever be remembered as the Prince of Darkness — but even in death, his infamous 1982 bat-biting incident will be cemented in rock history. The Black Sabbath frontman died on PETA praised rock legend Ozzy Osbourne for his support of animal welfare causes, particularly his campaign against declawing cats, showing a compassionate side that contrasted with his wild stage persona. Ozzy Osbourne's career, often marked by controversy, included a 1982 Boston concert at the old Garden nearly canceled due to animal abuse rumors. Kelly Osbourne announced the death of her dog Polly on social media in 2021. They are proud animal lovers and always find room for more furry friends, including rescue animals. Ozzy Osbourne has faced a backlash after he said it was "good fun" taking potshots at animals during lockdown after he admitted his poor aim 'caused carnage' Ozzy Osbourne used to lap darkness up, with one of the worst moments in his life being "the final straw" when he massacred 17 cats. In a tribute to Osbourne, PETA noted the work "The Godfather of Heavy Metal" did for animals, but they did not bring up the bat. "Ozzy Osbourne was a legend and a provocateur," the animal "Ozzy Osbourne was a legend and a provocateur, but PETA will remember the ‘Prince of Darkness' most fondly for the gentle side he showed to animals-most recently cats, by using his fame to decry PETA has now paid tribute to Osbourne and his work with animal advocacy, saying: " Ozzy Osbourne was a legend and a provocateur, but PETA will remember the Prince of Darkness most fondly for the PETA posted a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne that praised his tireless advocacy for cats and showed how far he came from his bat-biting days. The statement on the passing of Osbourne from PETA's Senior Vice President, Lisa Lange, reads in full: "Ozzy Osbourne was a legend and a provocateur, but PETA will remember the 'Prince of Darkness' most fondly for the gentle side he showed to animals - most recently cats, by using his fame to decry painful, crippling declawing mutilations. Ozzy Osbourne's wildest moments! From 'snorting' ants to biting the head off a bat and talking to a horse while on acid, the Black Sabbath star's most famous hedonistic antics PETA highlighted Osbourne’s commitment to animal well-being, stating on its platforms, “Ozzy Osbourne was a legend and a provocateur, but Peta will remember the ‘Prince of Darkness’ most fondly for the gentle side he showed to animals – most recently cats, by using his fame to decry painful, crippling declawing mutilations.” the
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