'So sad to see Ozzy leave us': Sir David Beckham's tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
The 76-year-old rocker died on Tuesday (22.07.25) at his home in the UK with his family by his side and David was among the stars who took to social media to pay tribute.
He wrote on Instagram: 'So sad to see Ozzy leave us. Thank you for entertaining us. Sending love to Sharon, the kids and family.'
Brian wrote: 'So sad to hear of Ozzie's passing. His last appearance at Villa Park was a glorious way to say goodbye - the love in that place for him was gigantic.
'I'm grateful I was able to have a few quiet words with him after the show. And happy to know he passed peacefully with his loving family close by. But the world will miss Ozzie's unique presence and fearless talent. My heartfelt consolations to Sharon and their great family.
'And to Bill (Ward) and Geezer (Butler) and my dear friend Tony (Iommi) - for this is family - I know only too well. REST IN PEACE dear Ozzie. Bri.'
Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready spoke about the influence Ozzy had on him.
He wrote on Pearl Jam's Instagram: 'Sad to hear Ozzy died today. When I was in high school I discovered Sabbath. 'War Pigs' was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time. It was Ozzy's voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape.
'Then when 'The Blizzard of Ozz' record came out I was instantly a fan. Randy Rhoads was an influence on me to play lead guitar. Luckily I got to play on the song 'Immortal' on the (Osbourne's) last record. Thanks for the music, Ozzy it makes our journey in life better. Mike McCready.'
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong wrote: 'No words. We love you Ozzy.'
And Sandler shared: 'we were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a sleepover.... Nobody was more badass to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness - Ozzy Osbourne!
'Loved him a lot like we all did! Sending love to the family and so happy to have spent time with the legend himself. RIP'
Piers Morgan – who is a close friend of Ozzy's wife Sharon - posted a photo of himself with the couple and wrote: 'RIP Ozzy Osbourne. One of the greatest rock stars in history, and a wonderful character.
'Truly one of the funniest people I've ever known. I once asked him what was the best moment of his life and he replied instantly: 'Meeting Sharon.' My heart breaks for her.'
And, Sir Rod Stewart wrote: 'Bye bye Ozzy. Sleep well my friend. I'll see you up there - later rather than sooner."
Ozzy had been living with Parkinson's disease for several years.
Despite his illness, he recently reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates on stage at Villa Park, Birmingham, for his Back to the Beginning farewell concert.
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