Elton John, Jack White, Duran Duran Pay Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne: 'A True Legend'
Osbourne died at 76 following years of health issues, just weeks after he played his final show in Birmingham, United Kingdom, where he reunited with Black Sabbath. 'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time,' Osbourne's family said.
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Elton John paid homage on Instagram, calling the Prince of Darkness 'a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods — a true legend.'
'He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met,' John wrote Tuesday. 'I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love.'
The original vocalist of the iconic English rock band Black Sabbath, Osbourne had a sprawling music career with the group that led to his own successful solo career with other 100 million records sold worldwide. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006, then again for a second time as a solo artist in 2024.
Fellow English band Duran Duran paid their respects to the English star on Instagram as well. 'What can you say about Ozzy? Whatever it is, it's in a Brummie accent,' the band said. 'Hard to imagine a world without him, Ozzy brought so much joy, humor and raw power to the world, in a life of many chapters. Ozzy was a cat who had way more than nine lives. Thanks for the ride Ozzy, love from the other Brummies.'
Jack White posted an old photo of Osbourne on Instagram, along with with a caption that simply read 'he made it.'
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Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, who served as musical director for Osbourne's final show, shared a photo with the late singer on Instagram, writing, 'Good bless you Ozzy.' Metallica's X account also shared an image with Osbourne with a heartbroken emoji.
Zane Lowe also shared a photo with the Black Sabbath singer, writing, 'To have lived in a time… Rest in peace Ozzy.'
David Draiman, of the heavy metal band Disturbed, wrote on Instagram: 'Goodbye my dear teacher… …a father to us all. …my friend. I love you @ozzyosbourne and I will miss you terribly.'
Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield took to Instagram to share a photo of a gold cane with the word 'Ozzy' on it. 'Ozzy I will always love and miss you,' Pinfield wrote. Thank you for this beautiful thoughtful gift and all the life changing music.'
Read more tributes in honor of Osbourne below.
Man,,, real heart broken over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,,, we go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the @rockhall last year. Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP 🤍 pic.twitter.com/YVKpAz6FKg
— FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) July 22, 2025
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