**BREAKING: Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Fucking Darkness, Dies at 76**
John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and one of the most iconic figures in rock history, has died today, July 22, 2025. He was 76.
In a heartfelt statement released by his family, they wrote: “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.”
The news comes just three weeks after Ozzy gave what would become his final performance—seated on a throne, flanked by his Black Sabbath bandmates, delivering one last, defiant howl into the darkness. Even in frailty, Ozzy was unshakably himself: raw, electric, and unforgettable.
Born December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, Osbourne rose to fame in the early 1970s as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath, pioneering a heavy, doom-laden sound that would go on to define heavy metal itself. Alongside Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, he helped unleash a new musical language—one rooted in darkness, distortion, and rebellion.
He soon earned the nickname “The Prince of Fucking Darkness,” a title he embraced with wild abandon and weary wisdom. His solo career, launched in the 1980s, brought massive success with albums like *Blizzard of Ozz* and *Diary of a Madman*, introducing the world to guitarist Randy Rhoads and unforgettable anthems like “Crazy Train.”
Beyond the stage, Ozzy became a cultural force—from reality TV to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, always unpredictable, always unmistakable.
He was chaos and charisma incarnate. A survivor. A showman. A legend.
Ozzy Osbourne didn’t just perform heavy metal. He *was* heavy metal. And now, the Prince of Darkness takes his final bow.
Rest in power.