The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, has died at the age of 76, just weeks after taking to the stage for a final performance with the original members of his old band Black Sabbath in Birmingham, England.
No cause of death was revealed.
Osbourne had been living with Parkinson’s Disease — a diagnosis he revealed to the public in 2020 after suffering a fall.
A statement attributed to the Osbourne family said the metal icon died Tuesday night.
“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.”
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.
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) July 22, 2025
We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.
Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and… pic.twitter.com/WLJhOrMsDF
Osbourne, who was born on December 3, 1948, formed Black Sabbath in 1968 in Birmingham, and later went on to a successful solo career — and for a time in the early 2000s was a reality TV curiosity on the MTV show “The Osbournes.”
But it was his work behind a microphone, first with Sabbath, and later as a solo act, that vaulted him to legendary status.
His final performance with Sabbath a few weeks ago drew 40,000 frenzied fans and a who’s who of rock royalty who showed up to not only perform, but honour Ozzy’s legendary career.
“Let the madness begin!” Ozzy said, seated from the throne he performed on during his final gig.
“I don’t know what to say, man, I’ve been laid up for like six years. You have no idea how I feel — thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Osbourne said. “You’re all … special. Let’s go crazy, come on.”
All profits from Ozzy’s final July 5 show with Sabbath went to charities including Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice.
His former band was among the many who paid tribute to Ozzy after his passing, simply writing “Ozzy forever.”
Ozzy Forever! pic.twitter.com/aJKVOCnJiI
— BlackSabbath (@BlackSabbath) July 22, 2025
I just can’t believe it! My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park.
— Tony Iommi (@tonyiommi) July 22, 2025
It’s just such heartbreaking news that I can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother.
My thoughts go… pic.twitter.com/tW9OMhvL47
Whether we were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a sleepover….Nobody was more badass to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness – Ozzy Osborne! Loved him a… pic.twitter.com/wc7QSQ52uT
— Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) July 22, 2025
Man,,, real heart broken over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,,, we go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the @rockhall last year. Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP pic.twitter.com/YVKpAz6FKg
— FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) July 22, 2025
Sad to hear Ozzy died today. When I was in high school I discovered Sabbath. “War Pigs” was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time. It was Ozzy’s voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape. Then when The ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ record came out I was instantly a… pic.twitter.com/2n3HBHHkcN
— Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) July 22, 2025
With files from the Associated Press