Ozzy Osbourne's cause of death confirmed two weeks after death of music icon
The Black Sabbath legend died on July 22, aged 76, surrounded by his wife Sharon and his children. In recent years, Ozzy had been battling ill health, which he had spoken publicly about, but he had been determined to make it to Villa Park in Birmingham for his final performance just days before he died.
His death certificate states that the Prince of Darkness died following an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease with autonomic dysfunction (joint causes), reports The Mirror.
An acute myocardial infarction occurs when the blood flow to the heart is blocked, often by a blood clot, causing damage to the muscles of the heart.
Symptoms include pain in the chest, including pressure, heaviness, tightness or squeezing, pain in other parts of the body, including the arm, jaw, neck, back and stomach, lightheadedness, sweating, shortness of breath and feeling sick.
The update comes just days after Ozzy was laid to rest during a private burial on the Osbourne family estate in Buckinghamshire.
But before the private family occasion, the Osbournes put on a united front and headed to Ozzy's hometown of Birmingham, where thousands of fans had gathered on the streets to pay their respects. Broad Street, where there is a Black Sabbath bridge and bench, was adorned by flowers, with fans sobbing as Ozzy's coffin drove down the street. BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 30: (L-R) Jack Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne arrive to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne from fans as his funeral cortege travels through his home city of Birmingham
Sharon, Aimee, Kelly, Jack and Ozzy's son from a previous marriage, Louis, joined fans in mourning as they emotionally laid their own floral tributes for one of the greatest musicians of his time.
Confirming that Ozzy had died last month, a statement from the family read: "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. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis."
Speaking of his final performance, Ozzy's Black Sabbath bandmate, Geezer Butler, said the music icon was "frail" but "thrilled" to be able to perform for his fans, who had stood by him throughout his career.
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