Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, according to a statement from his family. The BBC reports that the Prince Of Darkness, who helped to pioneer heavy metal with his work in Black Sabbath, passed away this morning (July 22). No cause of death has been given. The Osbournes say in a statement: “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. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.” Osbourne’s death come mere weeks after he played his retirement show: an all-day extravaganza called Back To The Beginning, held at Villa Park in his hometown of Birmingham on July 5. The concert saw the singer play both a four-song solo set and a five-song set with the other founding members of Black Sabbath: guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward
Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, according to a statement released by his family. The legendary frontman of Black Sabbath—known to millions as the “Prince of Darkness”—passed away peacefully this morning, July 22, surrounded by his family and loved ones. No official cause of death has been disclosed at this time. …