Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and an iconic figure in heavy metal and reality television, has died at the age of 76, with his family confirming the news of his death. Throughout his decades-long career, Osbourne helped shape the sound of a genre. He captivated fans around the world with his music and larger-than-life persona.
Here’s what we know so far about Ozzy Osbourne’s death.
Ozzy Osbourne cause of death explained
Ozzy Osbourne, the pioneering Black Sabbath singer and solo artist known as the “Prince of Darkness,” died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76.
His family released a statement confirming he passed away surrounded by loved ones, though no cause of death was specified. Osbourne had been battling a variant of Parkinson’s disease and had undergone multiple spinal surgeries in recent years. (via NBC News)
His death came weeks after his final performance at Birmingham’s Villa Park, where he reunited with Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward. Seated on a leather throne, he closed the “Back to the Beginning” show with “Paranoid,” watched by 45,000 attendees and 5.8 million online viewers. Osbourne said, “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Born John Michael Osbourne in 1948 in Birmingham, England, he joined Black Sabbath in 1968. The band helped define heavy metal with dark lyrics and a sludgy sound. Their 1970 debut and the follow-up album Paranoid became genre landmarks. Osbourne’s distinctive voice, described by music professor Mark Tavern as a “literal devil-may-care approach to singing,” shaped the band’s identity.
He was fired in 1979 but launched a successful solo career with help from Sharon Levy, whom he married. His debut solo album, Blizzard of Ozz, featured the hit “Crazy Train.” In 2002, MTV’s The Osbournes introduced him to a new generation. Sharon later revealed he had lost the ability to walk but retained his voice.
Osbourne gained notoriety for outrageous antics, such as biting the head off a bat and urinating on the Alamo. He later addressed both incidents publicly. His wife Sharon, six children, and a global fanbase survive him.
His final tribute from Black Sabbath’s official page read, “Ozzy Forever.”
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on ComingSoon.net.
