Ozzy Osbourne's eye-watering net worth revealed
The Black Sabbath singer died on Tuesday, July 22, at the age of 76, surrounded by love', according to his heartbroken family.
Osbourne was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, and his passing comes just weeks after he reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates, performing one last time for a huge farewell concert for fans. Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne. Pic:for The Recording Academy
As frontman of Black Sabbath, he was at the forefront of the heavy metal scene – a deeper, darker offshoot of hard rock.
His theatrical stage presence, including once biting off the head of a bat, and styling himself as the Prince of Darkness, marked him out as a controversial figure.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon and six children. Only his two youngest, Kellie and Jack, appeared on the family reality show Meet the Osbournes. Ozzy Osbourne performs during half-time of the 2022 NFL season opening game between the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Pic:At the time of his death, Ozzy had an estimated net worth of $220 million, which comes to a massive €187.2 million.
The figure is understood to be shared between his publishing rights, royalties, his property portfolio and other assets.
While no concrete plans for Ozzy's final farewell have been revealed, old comments surrounding how he wants his funeral to go have resurfaced, with him previously saying that he wants people to say thanks to him rather than be a sad occasion. Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne. Pic:for The Recording Academy
'There'll be no harping on the bad times,' Ozzy told the Times back in 2011. It's worth remembering that a lot of people see nothing but misery their whole lives, so by any measure, most of us in this country — especially rock stars like me — are very lucky.
'That's why I don't want my funeral to be sad, I want it to be a time to say thanks.'
However, a source told The Sun there are conversations ongoing about having a celebration of his life in Birmingham.
They said: 'Artists like Yungblud, who was seen by Ozzy as a musician who could carry on the mantle of what he started all those years ago, is expected to have a role in it.
'There are hundreds of big names who will want to pay their respects and celebrate his life and legacy, as well as thousands of fans who would line the streets to say goodbye.'
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