Ozzy Osbourne's Cause of Death: What We Know So Far
Just weeks after his final farewell show with Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne has died. The rock icon was 76 years old.
Osbourne's family confirmed his passing on July 22 and released a heartfelt statement announcing the tragic news.
"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 family's statement given to TMZ read. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time."
What Was Ozzy Osbourne's Cause of Death?
The 'War Pigs' singer's cause of death was still unclear at the time of publication. This is a breaking news story and Parade will publish more details as they become available.
Osbourne's music publicist confirmed that he died in his native United Kingdom, per BBC.
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Previously Spoke About Their End-of-Life Pact
Shortly after Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, England, on July 5, an interest in the heavy metal god's end-of-life pact with his wife, Sharon Osbourne, was reignited.
"Ozzy and I have absolutely come to the same decision. We believe 100 percent in euthanasia so have drawn up plans to go to the assisted suicide flat in Switzerland if we ever have an illness that affects our brains. If Ozzy or I ever got Alzheimer's, that's it - we'd be off,' Sharon explained to The Mirror in a 2007 interview. "We gathered the kids around the kitchen table, told them our wishes and they've all agreed to go with it.'
She continued, 'Some say the disease is hereditary so at the first sign, I want to be put out of my misery. Ozzy and I have asked our lawyers to make the appropriate arrangements. It's taken away some of the fear of our ending and is a final gift of love to our kids."
Ozzy Osbourne's Cause of Death: What We Know So Far first appeared on Parade on Jul 22, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
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