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Sky News AU
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Black Sabbath legend and reality star Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76, family confirms
Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne has died aged 76. The singer of the British heavy metal band died surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday. In a statement which also asked for privacy, his family said: "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." He is survived by his wife Sharon and their five kids. Almost three weeks ago, Osbourne took to the stage for a final concert with Black Sabbath to raise money for Cure Parkinson's, an incurable disease that mainly causes issues with movement, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorn Children's Hospice. The band raised about US$190 million, according to reports. Some 40,000 fans attended the show in the British city of Birmingham, while millions of others streamed the concert from across the world. It was the first time the group performed in 20 years. "It's so good to be on this f**king stage, you have no idea. Let the madness begin," Osbourne, who struggles to walk and has suffered other health issues, said at the show. Black Sabbath formed in the 1970s and had a decorated career through the decades which has seen them produce 19 studio albums and sell more than 75 million records. This is a breaking story. More to come.
BBC News
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Signed Ozzy Osbourne guitar to be sold at Birmingham charity event
An electric guitar signed by rock legend Ozzy Osbourne will be auctioned off for charity on 2024 Gibson SG was also signed by artists who performed at the Black Sabbath frontman's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, including Jack Black, Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Billy auction will be live on stage at a charity gala for Acorn Children's Hospice at the ICC in donated the guitar to the hospice, which cares for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. "This remarkable guitar symbolises a truly unforgettable moment in music history, and we are honoured to offer it as the crown jewel in our live auction at the Acorns This Town Gala Dinner," said chief executive Trevor Johnson."This is a must-have for rock fans and a chance to own something deeply special whilst also supporting our care for seriously ill children and their families."We are immensely grateful to Ozzy Osbourne for his extremely generous donation." The gala dinner on Friday will celebrate the drama series This Town, which focuses on the music scene in the 70s and 80s in Birmingham and evening will see guests experience a journey through 1980s Birmingham, the hospice said, with entertainment, live music and fine hospice has sites in Birmingham, Walsall and and Black Sabbath are reuniting for one last time in 2025 to play a fundraising concert in the city on 5 will support Cure Parkinson's, the Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorn Children's Hospice. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Neville Staple to perform one-off charity gig in Birmingham
The Specials singer Neville Staple is returning to the stage for a one-off performance at a charity gala in Birmingham next year the Coventry frontman was diagnosed with a serious heart defect, for which he was advised to take a complete rest from live gala will raise funds for Acorn Children's Hospice, which has sites in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester, and provides palliative care for families with children with life-limiting will celebrate the drama series This Town, which focuses on the music scene in the 70s and 80s in Birmingham and Coventry. The evening will see guests experience a journey through 1980s Birmingham, the hospice said, with entertainment, live music and fine will round off the gala dinner with a headline the event is Steven Knight, creator and writer of Peaky Blinders, who also created and wrote This Town, and grew up in Birmingham. Knight is a patron of the hospice, and the gala will also be supported by Kudos, the production company behind the local guests include Birmingham-born comedian, actress, and writer Shazia Mirza, who will host the event, and the city's Poet Laureate 2020-2022, Casey Bailey."We are thrilled to have such an extraordinary line-up of local talent, led by none other than ska legend Neville Staple," said Trevor Johnson, chief executive of the hospice charity."But amidst the style and glamour, it is important to remember that at the heart of this truly special event are the children and families we support. "This night is for them and will enable us to continue to provide the care and support they can't get anywhere else."It will be held at Birmingham's International Convention Centre on 28 February. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
