Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, known as the frontman of Black Sabbath, has died at age 76.
His family confirmed the news Tuesday morning in a statement signed by his wife, Sharon, and children Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis, saying he passed “surrounded by love.”
Health Struggles and Final Performance
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, Osbourne called the condition “terribly challenging” in an interview with Good Morning America. Just 17 days before his passing, he gave his final performance in Birmingham, England, reuniting with Black Sabbath at the “Back to the Beginning” benefit concert.
Tributes Pour In from Music Legends
Tributes quickly filled social media, with fellow artists and fans honoring Osbourne’s legacy. Yungblud shared photos and wrote, “You were the greatest of all time.” Metallica posted a throwback photo with a broken heart emoji, and Rob Zombie said, “Thanks for everything. It was always a blast being around you.”
More Artists Pay Their Respects
Nirvana thanked Osbourne for inspiring generations of rock artists, calling Black Sabbath “the template for heavy Rock.” Flavor Flav shared personal moments with the rocker, and Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine posted a solemn photo with the message, “[God] bless you Ozzy.”
Global Tributes and Farewells
The Roadburn Festival in Europe honored Osbourne with the words, “Heroes never die,” and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood remembered Osbourne’s recent concert as “a lovely goodbye.” Actor Adam Sandler shared heartfelt memories of blasting Osbourne’s music at parties and sleepovers, calling him “the one and only prince of darkness.”
A Lasting Legacy
California Governor Gavin Newsom called Osbourne “larger-than-life, yet honestly human,” praising his global influence and noting his legacy will endure through his music and fans.
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