Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic voice behind some of the most defining sounds in rock history, has passed away at 76.
The news comes just weeks after he delivered a heartfelt final performance in his hometown of Birmingham, leaving fans with one last glimpse of the legend who helped shape heavy metal into what it is today.
Farewell from the Prince of Darkness
Known to millions as the “Prince of Darkness,” Ozzy died on the morning of July 22, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Though he had battled serious health issues for years, his spirit never dimmed.
His legacy, packed with unforgettable hits like Crazy Train, Paranoid, and Iron Man, lives on in rock halls, headphones, and stadiums around the world.
A Bittersweet Reunion at Villa Park
Just a few weeks before his death, Ozzy reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates—Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—for a special concert at Villa Park on July 5.
It marked the first time in two decades the four shared a stage. Fittingly, it became their swan song.
Ozzy, no longer able to stand for long periods, performed seated on a throne—but his presence was just as powerful.
He closed the emotional show with words that now carry even more weight:
“It’s the last song ever. Your support has enabled us to live an amazing lifestyle.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
His Health Battle Behind the Scenes
Behind that last performance was a man who had been fighting hard.
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, Ozzy had also undergone multiple spinal surgeries in recent years.
Yet he remained determined to give fans the goodbye they deserved.
A Global Rock and TV Icon
Ozzy wasn’t just a rockstar—he was a pop culture giant.
When The Osbournes aired in the early 2000s, it became a runaway hit, offering a raw, hilarious, and sometimes chaotic look into his family’s life.
The reality show set the stage for a new kind of television and brought Ozzy to a whole new audience.
Over the course of his career, he sold over 100 million records, won five Grammy Awards, and was inducted into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the UK Music Hall of Fame.
His influence reached far beyond metal.
Hip Hop Meets Heavy Metal
Ozzy’s sound even crossed genres.
He was sampled by hip hop legends like Beastie Boys, Eminem, Busta Rhymes, and Cypress Hill.
Tracks like Kanye West’s “Hell of a Life” nodded to Iron Man, while collaborations with Post Malone, DMX, and the Wu-Tang Clan proved that Ozzy’s appeal was universal.
A Legacy That Will Never Fade
Ozzy Osbourne wasn’t just a singer—he was a movement.
From fronting Black Sabbath to becoming a reality TV staple to collaborating across music genres, he left a mark that will be nearly impossible to match.