Ozzy Osbourne's cause of death revealed at age 76: report

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Ozzy Osbourne's cause of death has been revealed.
The Black Sabbath frontman officially died at age 76 from cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease on July 22, according to a death certificate obtained by The Sun on Tuesday.
13 Ozzy Osbourne during a performance in the UK on June 10, 2018.
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13 Ozzy Osbourne during Season 3 of 'The Osbournes.'
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His family previously confirmed the news of his passing in a statement to The Post.
They stated Osbourne died 'surrounded by love.'
'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,' they said. 'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.'
13 Ozzy Osbourne visits the SiriusXM Studios in NYC on December 11, 2014.
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The heavy metal icon confirmed his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2020. Osbourne had also undergone multiple surgeries in recent years, including going under the knife for a debilitating spinal injury in 2019.
Three years before his passing, Osbourne revealed just how he wanted to be remembered.
The legendary rocker said 'survival is my legacy' during a 2022 interview with People.
'I mean, I'm 73. People go, 'Well, you're 70… why don't I throw the towel in?' Why should I? People still want to buy my records,' Osbourne told the outlet at the time. 'People still want to see me, so why should I? It motivates me to get off my backside and do something. I mean, if my career had gone down the toilet and I knew it was the end, I'd be pretty miserable.'
13 Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne pose for a picture as excited fans cheer in the background.
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Osbourne also noted what he wished to instill in others.
'Never give up,' he shared. 'If you've got a passion for something, you've got to find a way around it to carry on the passion.'
In 2018, Osbourne got candid on his stature in the music industry, which included three Grammy wins and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice. He was inducted in 2006 with Black Sabbath and again as a solo artist in 2024.
'I'd like to be remembered for the work I did with Black Sabbath,' he told The Guardian. 'I'm so proud of the music. But to be honest, just being remembered would be an achievement to me.'
13 Ozzy Osbourne in Centenary Square, Birmingham on July 6, 2007.
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'I come from Aston in Birmingham, y'know? I used to play on bomb sites,' he continued. 'There's a guy living in the house I grew up in, and they charge people £200 to sleep in the bedroom I had as a kid.'
Osbourne had a troubling few years before his death.
'It's been five years of absolute hell for me and the family,' he confessed while on 'Piers Morgan Uncensored' in Sept. 2023.
13 Ozzy Osbourne performing in Moscow in August 1989.
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'My family has been so supportive,' Osbourne continued. 'I couldn't have done it without them. It's been really a bad scene.'
The Prince of Darkness stated: 'I have Parkinson's — but I never think about it.'
He was originally diagnosed in 2003, but kept it private for 17 years.
Sharon, 72, Jack, 39, and Kelly, 40, were also in attendance during the interview.
13 Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward of Black Sabbath in 1970.
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13 Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath in 2011.
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The producer told Morgan, 60, that the 'biggest misconception' about his dad's condition was that Parkinson's was his only health challenge.
'It's really the neck injury and the fall that he took,' Jack explained.
In 2019, Osbourne fell and suffered a major neck injury that required surgery. He previously hurt his neck in 2000 during a bike crash.
'I just got up and carried on but I had broken my neck, and I carried on working with it until I had that fall, and then just everything came undone,' he recalled.
13 Ozzy Osbourne being interviewed about Black Sabbath's new album 'Sabotage' at Bronze Records offices in London in 1975.
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Sharon also spoke out about how her husband's health challenges affected her life.
'It changes your whole life,' she confessed. 'Suddenly you're off in another direction and your life changes so drastically. It's really hard. For the last five years, our life has changed dramatically.'
'But on the other hand,' Sharon noted, 'it's great that I've had Ozzy at home for five years. He's driving me crazy, but we've been together everyday for five years.'
In 2023, Osbourne canceled his tour three months before it was scheduled to kick off due to health issues.
13 Black Sabbath fans pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, England on July 23, 2025.
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13 A fan lays flowers in Birmingham to commemorate the death of Ozzy Osbourne.
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At the time, he told Rolling Stone that he had 'at best, ten years left' to live.
'I don't fear dying,' Osbourne admitted. 'But I don't want to have a long, painful and miserable existence. I like the idea that if you have a terminal illness, you can go to a place in Switzerland and get it done quickly. I saw my father die of cancer.'
Two weeks prior to his death, the musician took to the stage for one final show.
He performed at Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' farewell concert in his hometown of Birmingham, England.
13 Ozzy Osbourne during a Black Sabbath concert in Los Angeles in 1974.
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Osbourne sang while sitting down in a black leather chair since he was unable to walk.
The legendary hitmaker sang five songs solo, and was then accompanied by his former bandmates Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler for four final Black Sabbath tunes.
Following Osbourne's death, his former Black Sabbath bandmates shared a touching tribute to the late star.
'Ozzy Forever,' the British rockers wrote on Instagram, beneath a picture of Osbourne at their July 5 show.
13 Ozzy Osbourne at SiriusXM Studios on July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.
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In a separate post, Iommi, 77, penned on X, 'I just can't believe it. My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park.'
'It's just such heartbreaking news that I can't really find the words,' he added, 'there won't ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother.'
'My thoughts go out to Sharon and all the Osbourne family. Rest in Pease, Oz. Tony.'