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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

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**Ozzy Osbourne, Iconic Frontman of Black Sabbath, Dies at 76**

 

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and one of the most influential figures in the history of rock and heavy metal, has died at the age of 76. The news was confirmed this morning, July 22, in a statement released by his family.

 

“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’s privacy at this time,” the Osbournes said.

 

The BBC reports that no official cause of death has been given.

 

Osbourne’s passing comes just weeks after his final live performance—an emotional farewell titled *Back To The Beginning*—held on July 5 at Villa Park in his hometown of Birmingham. The day-long event was a powerful celebration of his career, drawing tens of thousands of fans from around the world. Ozzy performed a four-song solo set before reuniting with his original Black Sabbath bandmates—Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—for a five-song finale that many now recognize as a fitting sendoff to a historic career.

 

Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, he rose from humble beginnings to change the face of music. As the voice of Black Sabbath, Ozzy helped invent the sound and spirit of heavy metal. His subsequent solo career only expanded his influence, producing iconic albums like *Blizzard of Ozz* and *Diary of a Madman*.

 

More than a rock star, Ozzy became a cultural icon—equal parts wild myth and vulnerable human being. Today, fans around the world mourn the loss of a legend who turned pain into power, and noise into art.

 

Rest i

n peace, Ozzy.

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