Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath singer, died on Tuesday, July 22. He was 76.

Ozzy is survived by his wife Sharon Osbourne and his five kids, including Kelly Osbourne and Jack Osbourne.

“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,” his family said in a statement. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”

The news of his death comes just days after Ozzy, along with his band, performed his final concert at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

Ozzy had experienced a series of health issues over the years. In January 2020, following two years of escalating health problems, Osbourne announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In February 2023, he issued a statement saying that he was retiring from touring, citing spinal injuries he had sustained in a 2018 accident.

Ozzy rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath, during which period he adopted the nickname “Prince of Darkness.”

He was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979 due to his problems with alcohol and other drugs. He then began a successful solo career with Blizzard of Ozz in 1980 and released 13 studio albums. He reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions. He rejoined in 1997 and helped record the band’s final studio album, 13 (2013).

He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006 and as a solo artist in 2024.

Source: RTT Music News