Iconic Black Sabbath frontman and star of his own crazy reality show,Ozzy Osbourne, has died at the age of 76. As one of the most colorful, headline-grabbing singers in heavy metal, the British star found a whole new audience thanks to the reality TV show,The Osbournes, which charted his chaotic and one-of-a-kind lifestyle.
In a statement, his family said: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love.”
Nicknamed the “Prince of Darkness,” the singer was born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham, UK, on 17 August 2025. He co‑founded Black Sabbath in 1968 and instantly became a pop-culture phenomenon of the 1970s. Sabbath’s early albumsBlack SabbathandParanoidshocked the world that was used to more gentle late-60s pop and psychedelia, while the songs War Pigs, Iron Man, and, of course, Paranoid, became anthems for a whole generation. Osbourne’s musical career saw him sell over 100 million albums between his work with Black Sabbath and his equally successful solo career.
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Jason Momoa diverted from his hosting duties at the iconic farewell performance to party with the crowds.
Osbourne suffered from Parkinson’s disease, and had several other health issues, some of which were a result of injuries sustained when he had a fall in 2019. Despite being forced to cancel his tour at the time, he appeared during the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in 2022. He was a two-time inductee to the UK Music Hall of Fame and the US Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for both his work with Black Sabbath and his solo career.
Osbourne reunited with his old band for a star-studded farewell concert just two weeks ago. Playing to a sold-out stadium crowd, Osbourne’s emotional event saw musical perfomances from others including Guns & Roses, Metallica, and YUNGBLUD, as well as Jason Momoa hosting, and other stars including Dolly Parton, Elton John, and Jack Black also being present. It was announced yesterday that a 100-minute concert movie entitledBack to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bowwill be released in theaters in early 2026, followed by a physical home video release.
Jason Momoa was one of the first to share his sadness at the news of Osbourne’s passing. Writing on his Instagram account, Momoa said, “Love you, Ozzy Osbourne. All my aloha Sharon and ohana. So grateful. RIP”
Ozzy Osbourne Became a Global Icon Thanks to ‘The Osbournes’
In 2002, Ozzy and his wife Sharon opened up their home to cameras forThe Osbournes, a reality TV show that elevated the family to a whole new stratosphere. The series followed the Birmingham-raised star’s life in Los Angeles with wife Sharon and two of their children, Kelly and Jack. While he was already a legend to many metalheads and music-lovers around the world, The Osbournes brought Ozzy’s life to a new audience, many of whom were not even alive when Black Sabbath started out. It is therefore not surprising to see tributes pour in from both fans and friends of the star.
Our thoughts are with family, friends, and fans at this time.
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