‘Rock God’ Ozzy Osbourne Passes Away At 76, Weeks After Farewell Show

Ozzy Osbourne, the rock icon and longtime Black Sabbath frontman, has passed away at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a statement on Tuesday, July 22. 

Known for both his seismic impact on heavy metal and his candid reality TV presence, Osbourne was a giant not just in the music industry, but in pop culture as a whole.

Ozzy’s family confirmed the tragic news

Ozzy Osbourne performing with intense expression, holding microphone on stage with dramatic lighting and flowing hair.

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Ozzy’s family stated that the rock legend was not alone in his final moments. Instead, he passed away while surrounded by the love of his family.

As per the family in a statement toPeople magazine: “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, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.’”

Ozzy is survived by his wife and children.

Ozzy’s final concert was a farewell to fans in his hometown

Rock God Ozzy Osbourne smiling while seated on stage with microphone, wearing black outfit and gold chain necklace.

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Weeks before his passing, Osbourne performed at a Black Sabbath farewell concert in Birmingham, England. Seated on a throne due to his physical condition, the performance marked his first full set with the band in two decades.

Despite years of health struggles, Osbourne remained determined to connect with fans.

In February, he had announced the farewell fundraiser in his hometown. Though unable to walk due to Parkinson’s disease, his wife Sharon stated that he was “very happy to be coming back and very emotional about this.” 

Ozzy Osbourne with band members posing backstage, capturing the classic rock era vibe and legendary musician energy.

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“Parkinson’s is a progressive disease. It’s not something you can stabilize. It affects different parts of the body, and it’s affected his legs. But his voice is as good as it’s ever been,” she toldThe Sun.

Osbourne was open about his declining health

Diagnosed in 2003, Osbourne revealed his Parkinson’s to the public in 2020. “It’s not a death sentence,” he said at the time. 

He shared his thoughts about his health condition during a segment with SiriusXM. 

Ozzy Osbourne sitting with family at a table with food and drinks during a public event or farewell show.

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“I have made it to 2025. I can’t walk, but you know what I was thinking over the holidays? For all my complaining, I’m still alive. I may be moaning that I can’t walk, but I look down the road, and there’s people that didn’t do half as much as me and didn’t make it,” he mused.

Osbourne had dealt with a series of medical challenges leading up to his passing. 

Ozzy Osbourne seated in a chair wearing tinted glasses and a black Los Angeles shirt during an indoor interview.

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In 2019, he was hospitalized with pneumonia and later suffered a fall that required neck surgery. A 2022 procedure removed metal plates from his spine.

Even so, he returned to the stage in August 2022 for a surprise performance in front of 30,000 people at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Ozzy Osbourne performing live on stage, wearing a black jacket with gold accents, holding a microphone stand.

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A month after that, he told People that he would still love to perform for his fans.

“That’s the only thing that reminds me I’m getting older: things going wrong and not working anymore. But I still feel young at heart,” he said.

Fans mourned Ozzy’s passing on social media

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