Ozzy Osbourne has died at age 76. Osbourne was a rare public figure who had four distinct careers — fronting Black Sabbath, leading his own band, pioneering rock festivals and starring in reality TV. His death comes less than two weeks after his farewell show in the U.K.
His family issued a statement Tuesday that said, “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.”
- Born on December 3rd, 1948 in Birmingham, England.
- Formed Black Sabbath with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward.
- Sang on the first eight studio albums by the original group and returned for their final (and only 21st century) full-length studio release, 13, in 2013.
- Fired from Black Sabbath in 1979, went solo.
- His solo debut, 1980’s Blizzard of Ozz, sold over four million copies.
- Along with the rest of his family, Ozzy was the subject of MTV’s reality show The Osbournes
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 as a member of Black Sabbath. He was inducted as a solo artist in 2024.
- Reunited with Black Sabbath in 2011 for a studio album and tour that lasted through 2014, and a subsequent final EP and tour, both appropriately titled The End.
- Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in early 2020.
On July 5th, 2025 Ozzy staged his very last concert, Back to the Beginning, at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. He performed a solo set and a set with Black Sabbath on a black throne. The entire day was a tribute to Ozzy and Sabbath, with covers done by Metallica, Guns n’ Roses, Alice in Chains and two supergroups led by Tom Morello featuring members of Tool, Blink-182, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Disturbed and more.
Osbourne is survived by Sharon and seven children — Aimee, Kelly and Jack (the children from Ozzy and Sharon’s marriage); Robert Marcato (who Ozzy and Sharon adopted after his mother died); Jessica and Louis from his first marriage to Thelma Riley; and her older son Elliot, whom Ozzy
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