Ozzy Osbourne dies weeks after epic farewell show
A family statement confirmed he was surrounded by his family when he passed away.
Born in Birmingham, England, he co-founded Black Sabbath in 1967, achieving significant success with albums like their self-titled debut and Paranoid.
Known for his wild antics, including biting the head off a bat, Osbourne endured decades of hard living, drug and alcohol abuse, and various controversies.
Despite later health issues, he remained active, releasing a Grammy-winning solo album in 2022 and performed his final show at 'Back to the Beginning' concert at Villa Park in Birmingham.
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