Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary rock star and reality-TV pioneer, died on Tuesday following a yearslong battle with Parkinson’s disease. Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice — and drug-and-alcohol ravaged id — of heavy metal, died Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was 76. Heavy metal star Ozzy Osbourne has died aged 76, just weeks after reuniting with his Black Sabbath bandmates and performing a huge farewell concert for fans. In a statement, his family said: "It Ozzy Osbourne, the hellraising frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV star, died Tuesday, his family shared. Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76. The music legend’s family, including wife Sharon Osbourne, confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement – with his music Ozzy Osbourne has died after years of health struggles. The Black Sabbath singer and reality star was 76. Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne has died The heavy metal legend died at age 76, according to reputable news outlets. Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal pioneer, dies at age 76 Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal legend who rose to fame in the pioneering group Black Sabbath, has died, his family said in a statement to CBS News. 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, ‘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 frontman for Black Sabbath and a pioneer of heavy metal music, has died. He was 76. Sharon Osbourne has issued a heartbreaking message to confirm the sad death of her husband, Ozzy. The former X Factor judge has been married to the heavy metal icon since 1982. Ozzy Osbourne, one of the most recognisable and influential musicians in rock, has died at the age of 76. As frontman of Black Sabbath, the Birmingham-born musician is credited with inventing Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, weeks after farewell Black Sabbath concert; follow live updates as music legends pay tribute The heavy metal rocker had lived for years with Parkinson's disease. Heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at the age of 76 after fighting Parkinson's disease. His records as a member of Black Sabbath and as a solo artist sold over 100 million copies. A statement from his family says Osbourne was with his family and "surrounded by love" when he died this morning. Ozzy Osbourne, frontman of 1970s heavy metal band Black Sabbath, earned his infamy biting the head off a bat on stage and pursuing a drug-fuelled lifestyle before reinventing himself as a loveable 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, the 'Prince of Darkness,' has passed away at 76, leaving behind a monumental legacy in music and entertainment. His 45-year relationship with Sharon Osbourne, marked by both challenges and unwavering loyalty, stood as a testament to their enduring love. Their journey, encompassing addiction, fame, and family, shaped a significant chapter in rock history. Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Prince of Darkness and one of heavy metal's most iconic stars, has died.
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