22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Ozzy Osbourne dies weeks after epic farewell show
Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic "Prince of Darkness" and "Godfather of Metal" from Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76.
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.
