Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne passes away at 76 โ RT Entertainment
British rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, the charismatic frontman of Black Sabbath who helped shape the sound and legacy of heavy metal, has died at 76, his family announced on Tuesday.
No cause of death was given, though Osbourne had battled numerous health issues in recent years. He was diagnosed with Parkinsonโs disease and suffered complications from a 2019 accident, among other ailments.
โIt 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,โ the statement says.
His death comes less than three weeks after his retirement from performing live. On July 5, Osbourne took the stage one final time with his Black Sabbath bandmates at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK, marking their first reunion since 2005. The all-star farewell concert โ โBack to the Beginningโ โ featured some of metal musicโs biggest names.
โIโve been laid up for six years, and youโve got no idea how I feel,โ Osbourne told the crowd, referring to his long battle with Parkinsonโs and multiple spinal surgeries. โThank you from the bottom of my heart.โ
Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948 to factory-worker parents, he endured a tough upbringing and left school at 15. Before finding fame, he worked a string of jobs, including as a manual laborer, plumber, and at a slaughterhouse. He went on to become a pioneering figure in heavy metal with Black Sabbath before achieving major solo success. He was known for iconic tracks such as โIron Manโ, โParanoidโ, โWar Pigsโ, โCrazy Trainโ and โChangesโ.
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