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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