Stars React After Ozzy Osbourne's Death at Age 76: Lady Gaga, Adam Sandler and More
'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,' Ozzy's family announced in a statement on Tuesday, July 22. 'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.'
Fellow musicians and more notable celebs quickly took to social media with sweet tributes for the late Black Sabbath singer, who performed his final concert with the band just weeks before his death.
Keep scrolling to read how celebrities are honoring Osbourne:
Lady Gaga
Gaga honored Ozzy while taking a bow to his song 'Crazy Train' while wearing his merch during the San Francisco stop of her Mayhem tour on July 22.
Cyndi Lauper
The singer played 'Crazy Train' during her North Carolina show on the night of July 22. 'For Ozzy,' she told the crowd.
Korn
'Ozzy took us on our very first big arena tour. He and Sharon presented us with our first gold record. He taught us so much about the music industry, and we looked up to him,' the band captioned a post on X. 'We love you forever, our Prince of Darkness. Thank you for all of the unforgettable memories and for paving the way.'
Foo Fighters
'Rest in peace, Ozzy. And thank you for a lifetime of inspiration,' the group wrote via X. 'Rock and Roll would not be as loud or as fun without you. You will be forever missed. Our deepest condolences to the entire Osbourne and Sabbath family.'
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Elton John
'So sad to hear the news of @ozzyosbourne passing away,' the fellow musician shared via Instagram. 'He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods — a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly.'
John concluded, 'To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love.'
Jason Momoa
'Love you @ozzyosbourne,' the actor shared via Instagram. 'All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana. So grateful. RIP.'
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Black Sabbath
Ozzy's band — which also features members Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler — remembered the singer.
'Ozzy Forever,' the group captioned an Instagram post.
In a separate post, Ward wrote, 'Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls, no, you're forever in my heart. Deepest condolences to Sharon and all family members. RIP Sincere regrets to all the fans. Never goodbye. Thank you forever.'
'I just can't believe it! My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park,' Iommi shared via Instagram. '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.'
Butler wrote, 'Goodbye dear friend- thanks for all those years- we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston- who'd have thought, eh?'
Rod Stewart
'Bye, bye Ozzy. Sleep well, my friend,' the singer shared in an Instagram statement. 'I'll see you up there — later rather than sooner.'
Adam Sandler
'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!' the actor wrote on X. 'Loved him a lot like we all did! Sending love to the family and so happy to have spent time with the legend himself. RIP.'
Joe Walsh
The Eagles member shared a photo alongside Ozzy on Instagram.
'A fine gentleman, father, husband and friend with a legacy that will never be denied. But for me — above all — a gentle soul,' he captioned an image. 'Our deepest condolences to Sharon and the family. May @ozzyosbourne RIP, the Prince of Darkness!'
Mike McCready
'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,' the Pearl Jam member shared on X. 'Then when The Blizzard of Ozz record came out I was instantly a fan. Randy Rhoads was an influence on me to play lead guitar. Luckily I got to play on the song 'Immortal' on the last record. Thanks for the music, Ozzy it makes our journey in life better.'
Gene Simmons
'Sad to report Ozzy has passed away. He was a giant,' the Kiss singer added. 'Admired and loved by millions of fans worldwide. Prayers and condolences go out to the Osborne family.'
Ice-T
'RIP Ozzy. Right after the recent huge Black Sabbath final concert,' the actor added. 'Sad ... In my opinion the Creators of Heavy Metal.'
Billie Joe Armstrong
'No words,' the Green Day singer captioned an Instagram post. 'We love you Ozzy.'
Ronnie Wood
'I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne,' the Rolling Stones member shared via X. 'What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham.'
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YungBlud
'I didn't think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room. But as it is written with legends, they seem to know the things that we don't,' the singer captioned an Instagram post following Ozzy's death. 'I will never forget you — you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage. Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own.'
He added, 'You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough. You took us on your adventure — an adventure that started it all. I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time.'
Metallica
The band posted a throwback photo of Ozzy via their official Facebook page, captioning the image with a broken heart emoji.
Nirvana
'Thank you Ozzy Osbourne for the inspiration,' the band's official X account wrote. '@BlackSabbath is the template for heavy Rock. #Ozzy.'
Sean Ono Lennon
'One of the greatest of all time,' the musician wrote on social media, tagging Ozzy's X account. 'R.I.P.'
Nile Rodgers
'Rest In Power Ozzy,' the producer shared in an Instagram comment.
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Billy Bush
'Rest in peace to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne,' he captioned a video posted via X on July 22. 'A true icon who changed music forever.'
Bush said he had 'great memories' of Ozzy, recalling the time he went to the musician's home for a 'huge interview' to promote the family's reality show.
'I'll never forget that,' he continued. 'It had to be almost 20 years ago.'
Flavor Flav
'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,' the rapper shared via X on July 22. 'Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP.'
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