BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND — The world is mourning the loss of legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, who died at home surrounded by family on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76. The news, confirmed by his family in an official statement, comes just weeks after a monumental farewell concert in his hometown of Birmingham.
Ozzy Osbourne, celebrated as the “Prince of Darkness” and the iconic voice of Black Sabbath, faced numerous health battles in his later years, including Parkinson’s disease and injuries from a fall in 2019. Though the cause of death was not specified, his passing marks the end of an era for rock and heavy metal fans worldwide.
Osbourne’s final public appearance was at the “Back to the Beginning” concert in Birmingham on July 5, 2025, where he reunited with Black Sabbath for a historic farewell show. The setlist was a trip through rock history, capping off with the anthemic “Paranoid” — the last song Ozzy ever performed live.
Osbourne’s voice and charisma defined generations of heavy music. As the frontman of Black Sabbath, he delivered eternal classics such as “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” “War Pigs,” and “Black Sabbath.” His solo career skyrocketed with hits like “Crazy Train,” “Mr. Crowley,” “Bark at the Moon,” and “No More Tears,” cementing his status as a global rock icon.
Ozzy’s life was never far from headlines, both for his music and his well-documented battles with drugs and alcohol. He candidly shared his decades-long struggles with substances, including cocaine, alcohol, and prescription painkillers. Despite several stints in rehab and periods of sobriety, Osbourne’s excesses became the stuff of rock legend—most infamously, the shocking 17 cat killings incident in the early 1980s.
During a drug and alcohol binge, Osbourne reportedly shot and killed 17 of his family’s cats in a disturbing episode he later called his “rock bottom.” The incident became a symbol of the depths of his addiction and a turning point in his path to recovery.
From fans to fellow musicians, tributes are flooding social media and news outlets, with hashtags like #OzzyOsbourne and #RestInDarkness trending worldwide. Ozzy is remembered not only for his music but for his survival, humor, and the indelible mark he left on pop culture—both as a rock star and reality TV patriarch on “The Osbournes.”
Ozzy Osbourne’s influence on rock is immeasurable. He sold over 100 million records, headlined countless tours, and inspired countless artists. His life—marked by both dazzling highs and harrowing lows—is a testament to resilience, redemption, and the enduring power of music.
Ozzy is survived by his wife Sharon, children Jack, Kelly, and Aimee, and a legion of fans who will forever bark at the moon in his memory.
