Ozzy Osbourne shared eerie last Instagram post just hours before death aged 76
The founding Black Sabbath frontman died Tuesday, aged 76, his family confirmed in a statement. '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. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time,' they said.
Osbourne's death comes weeks after he performed his final farewell show with the rock band at their Back to the Beginning charity event in Birmingham, benefiting Acorns Children's Hospice, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Cure Parkinson's.
The day before his death, however, the 'Crazy Train' singer shared a backstage photo from the event of the sign above his dressing room. His name was printed atop the poster, with a picture of Osbourne and his bandmates Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward below.
'Back to the Beginning,' it read. 'The Final Show.'
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