Filed Under: Rock’s Reckoning
Ozzy Osbourne died today at age 76. His family’s statement came directly and was heartbreaking:
“It is with more sadness than words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
John Michael Osbourne was born on December 3, 1948, in Aston, Birmingham. He was the voice that changed music forever.
In 1968, he co-founded Black Sabbath, birthing heavy metal with songs like Paranoid, Iron Man, and War Pigs. Ozzy owned that chaos as much as he lived it.
In 1979, he was fired from Black Sabbath for substance abuse. He returned with a solo career that detonated the scene. His debut album, Blizzard of Ozz, gave the world Crazy Train and Mr Crowley. He earned five solo Grammy wins and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in 2024.
Ozzy starred in MTV’s The Osbournes from 2002 to 2005, showing a chaotic and human side of the Prince of Darkness.
In 2019, a catastrophic fall shattered his spine. In 2020, he revealed a Parkinson’s diagnosis. He lived with pain but refused to let illness define him.
On July 5, 2025, Ozzy performed at Villa Park in Birmingham, seated on a black throne. He sang War Pigs, Iron Man, and Paranoid, closing with:
“You’ve no idea how I feel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
That concert raised over £140 million for Parkinson’s UK, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorns Children’s Hospice.
Fans erupted in grief and gratitude. One wrote online that he never expected to cry again at a rock show. Another said Ozzy didn’t just sing Paranoid—he became Paranoid. Videos show stadiums lit by phone flashlights and tears streaking down faces.
Kelly Osbourne fought AI death hoaxes weeks before his passing, saying, “He’s not dying. Yes, he has Parkinson’s and mobility issues, but he’s not dying.”
Tony Iommi called Ozzy a brother, praising their unbreakable connection. Geezer Butler said Ozzy’s voice carried scars into every lyric. Sharon Osbourne said he left life on his own terms.
Ozzy inflicted damage on himself and the world. He bit the head off a bat on stage in 1982. He nearly killed Sharon during a blackout. He survived addiction and illness time after time. He never toned it down. He never surrendered.
Ozzy Osbourne died surrounded by his family, but his spirit walks with us. His voice still screams in our memories. His legacy is not quiet. It is a roar.
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