Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died in the UK at the age of 76. His family confirmed his sudden passing in a statement in which they said, “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning.
“He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”
Less than three weeks ago, ‘The Prince of Darkness’ reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time since 2005 for a farewell concert in his home city of Birmingham. He performed from a throne on stage at Villa Park.
“You’ve no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Ozzy told the crowd at what would be his last-ever performance.
Black Sabbath posted a photo of Osbourne from the gig with the caption: “Ozzy Forever!”
Ozzy Forever! pic.twitter.com/aJKVOCnJiI
— BlackSabbath (@BlackSabbath) July 22, 2025
Ronnie Wood, of The Rolling Stones, wrote: “I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne. What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham.”
Sir Elton John described his “dear friend” as a “huge trailblazer” who “secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods. He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love. Elton xx.”
Musician Gene Simmons added: “Sad to report Ozzy has passed away. He was a giant. Admired and loved by millions of fans worldwide. Prayers and condolences go out to the Osbourne family.”
Queen’s Brian May, Metallica, and Yungblud were among those who paid their tributes to the iconic musician.
During the last couple of years of his life, Ozzy suffered several medical conditions and was forced to undergo several surgeries. Ever since his quad-bike accident in 2003, everything went downfall for him. Later, in 2019, he suffered yet another life-threatening fall when he fell in his bathroom and dislodged metal screws in his spine. 2020 was the year when the musician was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and that only added to the health issues he experienced.
Despite his health struggles, Ozzy remained as energetic as ever.
Ozzy was born John Michael Osbourne on 3 December 1948 in Aston, Birmingham.
He and his band, which he was fired from back in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems, were highly influential on the development of heavy metal music.
Ozzy was honored with inductions into both the UK and US Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, for his work with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist. He also earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and another on Birmingham’s Broad Street, received an Ivor Novello Award, and won five Grammy Awards from 12 nominations.
Rest in peace, Ozzy Osbourne.
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