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Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne dies age 76

WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND, JUL 22 – Ozzy Osbourne ended his career due to Parkinson's disease and injuries, performing his final concert with Black Sabbath before his death at 76, family confirmed.

  • Ozzy Osbourne, the 76-year-old frontman of Black Sabbath and heavy metal pioneer, died surrounded by his family on July 22, 2025.
  • He had battled Parkinson's disease since 2019 and faced other health problems including complications from a fall that year.
  • Osbourne performed a farewell concert in July 2025 at Villa Park with Metallica and Guns N' Roses, where he thanked fans from a throne onstage.
  • His legacy includes five Grammy wins, multiple Hall of Fame inductions both solo and with Black Sabbath, and notable hits like 'Iron Man' and 'Crazy Train.'
  • His death marks the end of a decades-long cultural impact, leaving behind his wife Sharon, five children, and a global recognition as heavy metal’s godfather.
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Black Sabbath say they have 'lost a brother' following Ozzy Osbourne's death

Black Sabbath have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne who died yesterday (July 22) at the age of 76 and say they have 'lost a brother'

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Two weeks ago Ozzy Osbourne was still on stage at his farewell concert in his hometown of Birmingham – now the singer of the legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath is dead

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The singer Ozzy Osbourne, nicknamed the Prince of Darkness, died. A few hours after the announcement of his disappearance, hundreds of fans already pay tribute to him. Ségolène Alunni traces the journey of this legend of heavy metal. (Culture, media and entertainment).

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Ozzy Osbourne, also known as the Prince of Darkness, passed away on Tuesday. Osbourne was 76.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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