Ozzy Osbourne Dies At 76 Days After Daughter Silenced Death Rumors
The beloved entertainer, dubbed the Prince of Darkness, rose to fame as the frontman of the heavy metal group Black Sabbath. Although his addiction problems got him kicked out of the band, he rejoined them weeks earlier for a final performance in Birmingham.
Ozzy Osbourne's heartbreaking demise comes days after his daughter Kelly Osbourne vehemently shut down the speculations about his health and impending death. It appears fans saw what the entertainer could not, as they had implored her to come to terms with her father's passing.
Ozzy Osbourne Takes His Final Breath 'Surrounded By Love'
According to a newly released statement from the Osbourne family, the patriarch took his final breath on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. They did not share the cause of Ozzy's death; however, it came after his very public battle with Parkinson's disease.
"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," his family lamented in their statement. They claimed the late singer died "surrounded by love" and implored the public to give them time to grieve privately.
The statement, according to TMZ, was signed by the late singer's wife, Sharon, and their children, Aimee, Kelly, and Jack. Ozzy's son from his first marriage, Louis, was also included in the statement.
The heavy metal icon is survived by his family and multiple grandchildren.
Kelly Osbourne Vehemently Denied The Death Rumors
Days before Ozzy's passing, his daughter Kelly shut down the widespread speculations about his worsening condition. The Blast covered the story, reporting that she called out a social media user on her Instagram Stories for claiming that she was in denial about her father's death.
The individual argued that Kelly did not understand how Parkinson's disease worked, stressing that the debilitating condition would eventually lead to death. They implored the TV personality to see the truth, noting Ozzy did not have long to live despite Kelly's hopes.
The IG user's message did not sit right with Kelly, who slammed them as "rude" and "a nasty c-nt" for sending her an insensitive message. She argued that her father's condition did not work the way the person had described and declared Ozzy was not dying.
Black Sabbath Had A Final Performance Before Their Former Frontman's Death
Ozzy rose to fame as the frontman of Black Sabbath before his addiction problems got him kicked out of the heavy metal group. Weeks before his death, the singer and his teammates made a splashy comeback for a farewell performance in Birmingham.
The Blast shared that the band performed before 40,000 fans, with the 76-year-old doing what he did best from a black throne on stage. However, Ozzy had double reasons to celebrate that day as he watched his daughter become engaged to her longtime partner Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson.
Kelly shared a video of the proposal on Instagram, revealing it happened backstage with her parents present. When Wilson raved about his love for the entertainer and got down on one knee to pop the big question, Ozzy got everyone laughing by declaring, "F–ck off, you're not marrying my daughter."
The Late Singer Never Fulfilled His Final Wish
A month before his passing, Ozzy opened up about the one thing on his bucket list he hoped to tick off before dying. The Blast reported that he opened up about his lifelong dream to collaborate with the iconic guitarist Paul McCartney on his "Ozzy Speaks" show.
Ozzy recalled meeting the Beatles member in 2001, describing him as a nice person he desperately wished to work with. The late singer claimed he once begged McCartney to play his bass guitar on one of his songs, but the latter wasn't interested.
The musician's final wish was revealed ahead of his final performance with Black Sabbath. The farewell show marked Ozzy's reunion with his former bandmates, Tony Lommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward after 20 years. He left the group in 1979 after he was fired for alcohol and drug problems.
Inside Ozzy Osbourne's Iconic Career
Ozzy became a founding member of Black Sabbath in 1968 as the frontman and lead vocalist. The band was one of the most prominent forces in the growth of heavy metal music thanks to their successful songs. However, the singer's exit paved the way to an illustrious solo career.
The media personality, according to Wikipedia, has sold over 100 million albums for his solo work and his projects with Black Sabbath. These achievements earned him a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the UK Music Hall of Fame. He also earned stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Birmingham Walk of Stars.
Ozzy's achievements continued with numerous awards and trophies, including the Global Icon Award at the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards. Additionally, he became a household name as a reality TV star alongside his family for their show "The Osbournes" and "Ozzy & Jack's World Detour."
Rest in peace, Ozzy Osbourne!
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