Legendary rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, former Black Sabbath frontman and reality TV star, passes away at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, the wild-hearted frontman of Black Sabbath and a reality TV icon, passed away on July 22, 2025, at 76. His family shared the gut-wrenching news: “With more sorrow than we can put into words, our beloved Ozzy left us this morning, surrounded by family and love. Please give us space to grieve.”

Just weeks before, on July 5, Ozzy gave one last epic performance at Black Sabbath’s farewell show in Birmingham, his hometown.

Sitting on a throne because of his health struggles, he poured his soul into the stage. Back in 2020, he opened up about his 2003 Parkinson’s diagnosis, saying with his signature grit, “It ain’t a death sentence.” Despite battling pneumonia, a nasty fall that led to neck surgery, and Parkinson’s stealing his mobility, Ozzy kept fighting. In February 2025, he planned the Birmingham concert as a fundraiser and his final bow with Black Sabbath—the band that made him a legend.

Sharon, his wife, said he was over the moon about performing again, though it hit him hard emotionally. “He’s so happy to be back, but it’s tough,” she shared. Ozzy, never one to sugarcoat, recently mused, “I can’t walk much, but I was thinking over the holidays—I’m still alive, aren’t I?”

Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, Ozzy became a heavy metal god with Black Sabbath starting in 1968. Songs like “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” and “War Pigs” changed music forever. His solo career, kicking off in 1978, gave us bangers like “Crazy Train” and “No More Tears,” proving he was unstoppable.

Then came The Osbournes in 2002, a reality show that showed the world Ozzy’s chaotic, lovable family life with Sharon, Kelly, and Jack. It was raw, funny, and made him a star beyond the stage. Ozzy and Sharon, married since 1982, rode a rollercoaster of a marriage but always stuck together. “It’s a journey,” Ozzy once said. “You go up, you go down, but you keep going.”

Ozzy leaves behind Sharon, Kelly, Jack, and a legacy that’ll echo in music and hearts forever. The Prince of Darkness is gone, but his light burns on.