Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76. The Black Sabbath frontman passed away on Tuesday (22.07.25), just weeks after he took to the stage for a final performance with his band in Villa Park, Birmingham. The Osbourne family said in a statement: "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. "Sharon,
I’ll be honest, I’m surprised he even lived to see Black Sabbath’s farewell concert. He looked like Weekend at Bernie’s for a year before now. I get the feeling he was trying his best to hold on for it.
Either way, RIP. My personal “big four” for metal are Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy, Biff Byford, and Rob Halford, and now Ozzy and Lemmy are dead and Biff and Rob are reportedly not in the best of health.
I’ll be honest, I’m surprised he even lived to see Black Sabbath’s farewell concert. He looked like Weekend at Bernie’s for a year before now. I get the feeling he was trying his best to hold on for it.
Either way, RIP. My personal “big four” for metal are Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy, Biff Byford, and Rob Halford, and now Ozzy and Lemmy are dead and Biff and Rob are reportedly not in the best of health.