Legendary Rock Star Ozzy Osbourne Dies At Age 76
“The Prince Of Darkness” Ozzy Osbourne Dies Weeks After Farewell Show
Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary rock star known both as a solo artist and frontman of Black Sabbath, has died. He was 76 years old.
The news of Ozzy’s death comes just weeks after his farewell show on July 5. During the performance, he reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.
“You’ve got no idea how I feel,” a teary-eyed Ozzy said during the show. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2003, but didn’t go public with his diagnosis until many years later. His condition led him to undergo multiple spinal surgeries.
During a 2023 interview with Rolling Stone, Ozzy admitted his past drug and alcohol use likely contributed to his poor health in the later years of his life.
I do count my lucky stars,” he said. “I don’t know why I’m still here and I do sometimes think I’m on borrowed time. I said to [his wife] Sharon the other day, ‘What a great f—— life we’ve had and what a great f—— experience.’”
Ozzy’s family confirmed the news of his death on July 22, 2025, in a statement issued to the U.K. Press Association. The statement, cited by NBC News and other outlets, read:
“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 [July 22]. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
Ozzy’s family confirmed the news of his death on July 22, 2025, in a statement issued to the U.K. Press Association. The statement, cited by NBC News and other outlets, read:
“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 [July 22]. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
Ozzy is survived by his wife, Sharon, and his six children: Jessica, Louis, Elliot (who he shared with Thelma Riley), Aimee, Kelly, and Jack (who he shares with Sharon).
The response was overwhelming when news broke that Ozzy would be reuniting with his original Black Sabbath bandmates for one last show on July 5. The show sold out almost instantly. As NBC News details, 45,000 attended in person and 5.8 million watched online.
Ozzy was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006 and as a solo artist in 2024. Watch him speak at the 2024 Hall of Fame ceremony below.
@rockhall "If I hadn't met Randy Rhoads, I don't think I would be sitting here now." – Ozzy Osbourne Hear Ozzy's full acceptance from the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, now streaming on @disneyplus.
