It was a heartbreaking day for Sharon Osbourne.
Just hours before she would confirm the devastating loss of her husband, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, she had already shared a tender tribute to another dear friend — actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
Warner, best known for his role on The Cosby Show, tragically passed away at 54, reportedly drowning in an accident.
Sharon posted a video of him smiling behind the wheel, donning a baseball cap with a flower — a sweet nod to his daughter.
In the clip, Warner shared a short but powerful message about finding joy in the small things.
Sharon simply wrote, “Beautiful. Rest in peace @malcolmjamalwarner.”
Little did fans know, this moment of reflection would soon be followed by the shocking announcement of Ozzy’s passing.
Rock Icon Ozzy Osbourne Passes at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the prince of darkness and pioneering frontman of Black Sabbath, died on Tuesday at 76.
His family confirmed the sad news, saying he was “surrounded by love” in his final moments.
Just two weeks earlier, Ozzy had taken the stage for what he called his final live performance at the “Back to the Beginning” concert — a farewell with his original Black Sabbath bandmates.
It was an emotional close to a legendary career that redefined heavy metal.
One Last Bow in Birmingham
Ozzy’s final concert brought him full circle.
At Villa Park in Birmingham — the city where it all began — he stood with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward for one last time.
Though he performed seated due to health struggles, his spirit shone.
“You’ve no idea how I feel — thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he told the crowd, visibly moved by the farewell moment.
Ozzy had long battled Parkinson’s disease, revealing his diagnosis in 2020.
That, along with a lifetime of injuries and wild living, made it clear that this would be the end of his stage career.
A Life Lived on the Edge and Under the Spotlight
Ozzy’s journey was one for the ages — a mix of music, madness, mayhem, and moments of redemption.
He was famous not just for his hits, but for the outrageous headlines: biting the head off a bat (which he thought was rubber), snorting ants, and urinating on a U.S. war memorial while wearing one of Sharon’s dresses.
Despite the chaos, Ozzy sold over 100 million records and helped define a genre.
With songs like “Iron Man,” “Paranoid,” and “War Pigs,” Black Sabbath pushed boundaries — and buttons.
At one point, a future pope even criticized him for his “satanic influence.”
From Band Breakup to Solo Success
In 1979, Ozzy was kicked out of Black Sabbath due to his self-destructive behavior, but it didn’t slow him down.
He launched a wildly successful solo career, delivering hits like “Crazy Train” and “Hellraiser.”
His personal life, however, remained stormy.
In 1989, he was arrested for trying to strangle Sharon during a drug-fueled breakdown.
Earlier, he had been banned from San Antonio after urinating on the Alamo Cenotaph.
He also endured a near-fatal quad bike crash in 2003 that left long-lasting effects on his health.
Finding Redemption Through Reality TV
Despite the scandals and setbacks, Ozzy eventually found a path to stability.
With Sharon’s help, he got clean from drugs and alcohol and reinvented himself as a reality TV star in The Osbournes.
The show turned the family — especially Jack and Kelly — into household names, even if daughter Aimee chose to stay out of the spotlight.
A few years later, Ozzy rejoined Black Sabbath in a triumphant reunion that led to more tours and even an appearance at the Queen’s Golden Jubilee in 2002.
From Birmingham Roots to Global Fame
Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, Ozzy grew up in a working-class family in a cramped Birmingham home with six siblings.
He was troubled from a young age, battling ADHD and dyslexia, and often got into fights.
Music became his only real passion. After a few odd jobs and a stint in jail for petty theft, he formed a band with bassist Geezer Butler.
They soon teamed up with Tony Iommi and Bill Ward to form what would become Black Sabbath in 1969 — a name inspired by their favorite horror film.
From there, Ozzy’s path to rock immortality was set.
Remembering a One-of-a-Kind Icon
Ozzy’s life was as unforgettable as his music.
A rebellious spirit who broke rules and somehow survived it all, he leaves behind a legacy that’s as chaotic as it is legendary.
His death marks the end of an era, but the mark he left on heavy metal — and pop culture — will never fade.