Ozzy Osbourne's Wife Sharon's First Reaction After Rock Legend's Death
Leaving a complete void in the singing industry and fans' hearts, Ozzy Osbourne breathed his last on July 22 following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. The heavy metal legend and frontman of Black Sabbath passed away at the age of 76. His death was confirmed by his wife, Sharon Osbourne, and their children in a heartfelt joint family statement.
'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," the statement read. 'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time," it added.
Ozzy Osbourne Suffered From Parkinson's Disease
The rocker publicly revealed his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2020, following a serious fall that prompted further medical investigations. In recent years, his health had deteriorated, leading to the cancellation of multiple tours. He gave his final performance just weeks before his passing, in a concert hosted by actor Jason Momoa.
Tributes Poured In For Ozzy Osbourne
Ever since the news of Ozzy's demise broke, tributes from fans and fellow musicians have poured in to honour the legendary rocker. His band Black Sabbath shared a simple message, 'Ozzy Forever."
Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale also paid tribute on Instagram, calling Ozzy 'a great man—a true legend."
'RIP OZZY—a great man—a true legend," Gavin captioned a photo of himself with Ozzy on Instagram. 'I met Ozzy through Jack just a few times, but he was so warm and kind and funny, and I love that memory…sending much love to his family at this difficult time. Rest in power."
Chiming into the comment section of the post, Sharon Osbourne simply wrote, 'Bless you."
This marks Sharon's first public comment since announcing her husband's death. The 72-year-old Osbournes star expressed her gratitude for the outpouring of support in the days following his passing.
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Jason Momoa, who hosted Ozzy's final performance earlier this month, shared a touching photo with the late musician, writing, 'Love you @ozzyosbourne. So grateful. RIP."
Calling him a 'true legend" and 'a huge trailblazer," fellow British performer Elton John also paid tribute to Ozzy, 'He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods. He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love."
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Ozzy Osbourne is survived by his wife Sharon and their children Aimee, Kelly, and Jack, as well as children Jessica, Louis, and Elliot from his first marriage to Thelma Riley.
About Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy, born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham, England, in 1948, rose to international fame in the early 1970s as the voice of Black Sabbath. The band, launched in 1968, redefined rock music with its dark, thunderous sound. Alongside bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, Osbourne formed Black Sabbath, with their self-titled debut album earning major commercial success. Before being known as Black Sabbath, the band performed under the name Earth.
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