Ozzy Osbourne's final Black Sabbath show just weeks ago
He had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019.
Appearing on a large black throne in Villa Park, Birmingham, he told thousands of heavy metal enthusiasts on July 5 that it was 'so good to be on this stage'.
I have been a Black Sabbath fan almost my entire life. And when I say Black Sabbath I mean the band with Ozzy Osbourne in it.
Everything else was business.
They were just immense.
A thundering voice and noise direct from the working class. pic.twitter.com/csghwNjLXx — Danny Baker (@prodnose) July 22, 2025
Osbourne and his fellow original Black Sabbath members – Iommi, Butler and Ward – were the last to appear on stage as part of a star-studded line-up for the Back to the Beginning concert.
Among the bands performing were Anthrax, Metallica and Guns N'Roses, and there were messages of thanks from other celebrities, including Jack Black, Ricky Gervais and Dolly Parton.
In an emotional moment, Osbourne said: 'I don't know what to say, man, I've been laid up for like six years. You have no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart.'
Ozzy Osbourne's last social media post
A post shared on Instagram just one day ago showed an empty corridor at Villa Park and a flier that remains following the show.
Fans were quick to comment with their sadness this evening (July 22) following Ozzy's passing.
What was Ozzy Osbourne's biggest hit?
Ozzy's biggest hit is considered to be 'Crazy Train'. While it didn't top the Billboard Hot 100, it's noted as 'a classic of the heavy metal genre', released in 1980.
Other notable hits and fan favourites include Mama, I'm Coming Home, No More Tears and a duet with his daughter Kelly Osbourne, on 'Changes' which topped the UK charts in 2003.
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