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Ozzy Osbourne leaves behind massive $335 million fortune as music legend dies at age 76 in Los Angeles after Parkinson’s battle

Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne

While fans around the world are still reeling from the loss of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, new details are emerging about the remarkable empire he built over the course of his five-decade career.

More than just a heavy metal legend, Ozzy left behind an estimated fortune of $335 million AUD (£163 million GBP) — a testament to both his talent and sharp business instincts.

From Rock Rebellion to Global Icon

Ozzy’s rise to stardom began back in the late 1960s when he became the electrifying frontman for Black Sabbath, a band that helped shape the heavy metal genre as we know it.

With the group’s bold sound and dark themes, they carved out a unique place in music history, going on to sell around 70 million albums worldwide.

But in 1979, the band decided to part ways with Ozzy due to internal conflicts. That might’ve seemed like a setback at the time — but in true Ozzy fashion, he turned it into an opportunity.

Outshining the Past With a Blockbuster Solo Career

Once out on his own, Ozzy didn’t just survive — he soared.

His solo career ended up surpassing his time with Black Sabbath, selling over 100 million records across 13 albums.

He didn’t just stay relevant — he reinvented himself for each new era of music.

And he didn’t stop there.

The Goldmine Called Ozzfest

In 1996, Ozzy and his wife Sharon Osbourne co-founded Ozzfest, a traveling heavy metal festival that would change the face of rock promotion.

Ozzfest ran for a full decade, pulling in over five million fans and grossing a jaw-dropping $152 million AUD (£74 million GBP).

Merchandise alone brought in $76 million AUD (£37 million GBP), further cementing Ozzy’s reputation as more than a rocker — he was now a shrewd entrepreneur.

Rock Meets Reality TV

Just when fans thought Ozzy had done it all, he opened the doors to his chaotic but lovable family life with the launch of MTV’s The Osbournes in 2002.

The show, set inside their lavish LA mansion, gave the world an unfiltered look at life with Ozzy, Sharon, and their children Kelly and Jack.

The show ran for four successful seasons, ending in 2005, and brought in a whole new generation of fans.

During its debut, each family member reportedly earned $30,500 AUD (£14,800 GBP) per episode.

By the second season, they negotiated a significant pay raise to $7.6 million AUD (£3.7 million GBP) each — proving once again that the Osbournes knew their worth.

Real Estate Moves That Paid Off

Ozzy also knew how to invest smartly in real estate.

In 2014, he bought a condo in LA for $6.1 million AUD (£2.9 million GBP).

That came after selling two high-end properties in California for a combined $29.7 million AUD (£14.4 million GBP).

The home made famous by The Osbournes was sold in 2013 for $17.5 million AUD (£8.5 million GBP) to none other than Christina Aguilera.

Ozzy had originally purchased it for $6.1 million AUD (£2.9 million GBP) back in 1999 — not a bad return at all.

In 2015, the Osbournes also bought another LA mansion for $18.3 million AUD (£8.9 million GBP), keeping their real estate empire strong.

Family, Love, and the Man Behind the Madness

Ozzy married Sharon Osbourne on July 4, 1982, in Hawaii.

Together, they had three children: Aimee (41), Kelly (40), and Jack (39).

Ozzy also had three children from his previous marriage to Thelma Riley — adopted son Elliot Kingsley (59), Jessica (53), and Louis (50).

Despite the rockstar persona and infamous headlines, Ozzy was deeply rooted in his family and often credited Sharon for being the rock that held everything together.

A Final Goodbye That Rocked the Stage

Earlier this month, fans were treated to an emotional farewell as Ozzy reunited on stage with his original Black Sabbath bandmates — Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward — for the first time since 2005.

With tears in his eyes, Ozzy told the crowd, “You’ve no idea how I feel — thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

It was a powerful and heartfelt moment that fans will remember forever.

He made it clear that this would be his final live performance, citing ongoing health struggles — particularly his battle with Parkinson’s disease, which he revealed publicly in 2020.

What’s Next?

Ozzy may have taken his final bow, but his influence will live on through his music, his family, and the empire he built from the ground up.

From groundbreaking albums and festival tours to reality TV and real estate success, his story is one of reinvention, resilience, and rock ‘n’ roll at its most unforgettable.

The world has lost a legend — but Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy is far from over.