The legendary Ozzy Osbourne passed away at the age of 76: the music world mourns the loss
23 july 2025 в 21:37
Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and one of the most iconic figures in rock, passed away at the age of 76. His departure came just weeks after an emotional farewell performance in Birmingham, England, leaving fans around the world mourning the loss of a true legend. Fellow musicians, including Coldplay, Lady Gaga, and Cyndi Lauper, also expressed their condolences, with some performing Ozzy’s songs at their concerts in honor of his legacy.
Known as the «Prince of Darkness», - Ozzy helped shape generations of heavy metal and hard rock, and was also known for his scandalous antics as well as his music. From biting the head off a bat on stage to battling decades of substance abuse and surviving near-fatal accidents, his wild persona left an indelible mark on both his body and the world of rock.
Amidst heartfelt grief, learn more about Ozzy’s health, official cause of death, and his family below.
In the years leading up to his death, Ozzy faced a series of serious health issues. He struggled with stage 2 Parkinson’s disease, which he publicly revealed in 2020 after living with symptoms for nearly two decades.
«It's been five years of absolute hell for me and my family», - Ozzy shared in 2023 on Piers Morgan’s «Uncensored» show. «My family has been so supportive. I couldn’t have done it without them. It’s been really bad».
Ozzy also suffered several spinal injuries, caused by an ATV accident in 2003 and worsened by a fall at home in 2019, leading to multiple surgeries that left him with extensive pain and mobility issues.
While no specific acute cause has been publicly confirmed, the deterioration of his health due to complications related to Parkinson’s and chronic spinal conditions presumably played a major role in his death.
Yes, Ozzy was married to his longtime wife and manager Sharon Osbourne from 1982 until his death.
Ozzy is survived by six children. With Sharon, he had three: Kelly, Jack, and Aimee. He also had three older children — Jessica, Elliot, and Louis — from previous relationships.
In a joint statement signed by Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis, the family shared that their «beloved Ozzy has passed away», - while being «surrounded by family and love»
Known as the «Prince of Darkness», - Ozzy helped shape generations of heavy metal and hard rock, and was also known for his scandalous antics as well as his music. From biting the head off a bat on stage to battling decades of substance abuse and surviving near-fatal accidents, his wild persona left an indelible mark on both his body and the world of rock.
Amidst heartfelt grief, learn more about Ozzy’s health, official cause of death, and his family below.
In the years leading up to his death, Ozzy faced a series of serious health issues. He struggled with stage 2 Parkinson’s disease, which he publicly revealed in 2020 after living with symptoms for nearly two decades.
«It's been five years of absolute hell for me and my family», - Ozzy shared in 2023 on Piers Morgan’s «Uncensored» show. «My family has been so supportive. I couldn’t have done it without them. It’s been really bad».
Ozzy also suffered several spinal injuries, caused by an ATV accident in 2003 and worsened by a fall at home in 2019, leading to multiple surgeries that left him with extensive pain and mobility issues.
While no specific acute cause has been publicly confirmed, the deterioration of his health due to complications related to Parkinson’s and chronic spinal conditions presumably played a major role in his death.
Yes, Ozzy was married to his longtime wife and manager Sharon Osbourne from 1982 until his death.
Ozzy is survived by six children. With Sharon, he had three: Kelly, Jack, and Aimee. He also had three older children — Jessica, Elliot, and Louis — from previous relationships.
In a joint statement signed by Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis, the family shared that their «beloved Ozzy has passed away», - while being «surrounded by family and love»
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