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Ozzy Osbourne (1948–2025)
Legendary heavy metal figure Ozzy Osbourne, best known as the original frontman of Black Sabbath and later for solo hits like “Crazy Train,” died peacefully today, surrounded by his loved ones. His death was confirmed by family, who asked for privacy at this difficult time.
A Farewell on Stage
Just three weeks ago, Ozzy took the stage at Villa Park, Birmingham for his farewell concert, reuniting with original Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward in a show titled Back to the Beginning. From his throne, he passionately performed classics, closing the door on an epic career.
Health Struggles & Lasting Legacy
• Ozzy had been battling Parkinson’s disease—diagnosed publicly in 2020—and suffered spinal injuries from accidents in 2019 and earlier, necessitating several surgeries.
• Despite profound health challenges, he delivered a final, heartfelt performance that fans had waited decades to witness.
A Cultural Icon
• Born John Michael Osbourne in Aston, Birmingham, in 1948, he rose to fame in the early 1970s as Black Sabbath’s eerie and powerful frontman, shaping the very sound of heavy metal with hits like “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” and “War Pigs”
• After his 1979 departure from the band, Ozzy launched a hugely successful solo career with platinum albums such as Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman, earning hit singles and Grammy awards.
• He also entered popular culture via MTV’s The Osbournes, becoming one of the first big reality-TV celebrities of the 2000s.
Tributes from the Music World
Star-studded tributes highlight his profound influence:
• Metallica posted a broken‑heart emoji with a photo alongside Ozzy.
• Elton John called him a “dear friend and a huge trailblazer… a true legend”
• Black Sabbath’s official account summed it up with “Ozzy Forever”
Family & Survivors
He leaves behind his wife Sharon Osbourne, and their children Kelly, Jack, and Aimee, along with his children Jessica, Louis, and Elliot from his first marriage.
Final Thoughts: The End of an Era
Ozzy’s career stretched from 1968 to 2025—a 57‑year journey that shattered rock convention and brought heavy metal into mainstream culture. From Sabbath’s doom riffs to his shock-rock antics and family reality TV, he remained unapologetically himself—bringing darkness, humor, and human truth to the spotlight. As the music world mourns, it also celebrates a life lived in full.
He may be gone, but the Prince of Darkness’s legacy will echo in every riff and roar for generations to come.
Attached is a News article regarding Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76
https://news.sky.com/story/ozzy-osbourne-dies-just-weeks-after-farewell-show-13400248
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