The Black Sabbath front man was an agent of darkness and a beloved family man alike. Black Sabbath photographed in the 1970s. Left to right: Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Ozzy Osbourne. Chris Walter/WireImage This resulted in him being unable to walk for his final Back Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath headline the 'Back to the Beginning' charity concert, Saturday, July 5, in Birmingham, England. Here's how to stream. On 5 July 2025, Osbourne performed his final show at the Back to the Beginning concert event amid ongoing health issues, having announced earlier in the year that this would be his last live performance, though he intended to continue recording music. [8] Osbourne died seventeen days later, on 22 July 2025. Ozzy Osbourne, who has died at the age of 76, helped forge the sound that became known as heavy metal - and on top of that, the frontman practically invented the image of the wild rock star. The rocker helped define the sound, look and attitude of metal. But his persistence through addiction, his connection to audience and a late-career reality TV show endeared him to generations. Ozzy Osbourne has died at age 76, just weeks after his final live performance with Black Sabbath. Ozzy Osbourne married his manager, Sharon Arden (now Osbourne), in 1982. The two share three children: Aimee, 41, Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39. Ozzy Osbourne was a Black Sabbath vocalist and reality show dad, but that doesn't mean his life was easy. Here's the tragic story of Ozzy Osbourne. 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. Discover the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne, the 'Prince of Darkness,' from his early struggles and Black Sabbath fame to his solo career and reality TV presence, as he passes away at 76. Ozzy Osbourne dies just weeks after farewell show The heavy metal star reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates on stage at Villa Park earlier in July. Just a few weeks ago—on July 5, 2025—Black Sabbath got back together for one last, memorable concert at Villa Park stadium in Birmingham. Ozzy Osbourne—seated on a throne, visibly unwell but Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76. The Grammy-winning Prince of Darkness long struggled with addiction, finally achieving sobriety in 2014. Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76 The heavy metal legend recently played his final concert on July 5. Ozzy Osbourne was the lead singer of Black Sabbath and a reality TV star alongside his family on ‘The Osbournes.’ Learn about his songs, children, and death. Bands & Artists Ozzy Osbourne From drugs, despondency and dead bats to celebrity status and heavy metal godfather, the rollercoaster story of Ozzy Osbourne's solo career Ozzy Osbourne, a founding member of Black Sabbath who earned the nickname "Prince of Darkness," died on Tuesday, his family confirmed. Just weeks before his death, Ozzy Osbourne said farewell to performing live in a farewell show in his hometown of Birmingham, U.K. Here are moments from that final show.
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