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News24
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News24
Ozzy Osbourne died of cardiac arrest, reports say
Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal legend and former Black Sabbath frontman, died at 76 of a cardiac arrest. Known as 'The Prince of Darkness,' he sold over 100 million records and gained fame for his wild lifestyle, iconic music, and later as a reality TV star on The Osbournes. He is survived by his wife Sharon, five children, and several grandchildren. Ozzy Osbourne died of a cardiac arrest and had been suffering from Parkinson's and coronary artery disease, according to a death certificate filed in London. The death certificate was reportedly filed by his daughter, Aimee, The New York Times reports. According to the certificate published by The Sun he died of 'out of hospital cardiac arrest' and 'acute myocardial infarction.' Best known as the 1970s frontman of the legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath, Osbourne made his mark on music history and popular culture. He famously earned notoriety for biting the head off a bat during a live performance and living a drug-fueled lifestyle before transforming into a beloved, albeit foul-mouthed, reality TV icon. Known to fans as The Prince of Darkness and the Godfather of Heavy Metal, Osbourne's musical legacy included Black Sabbath hits such as Paranoid, War Pigs, and 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' alongside a successful solo career, together selling over 100 million records worldwide. Following his death Osbourne's family issued a heartfelt statement: 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has died this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family's privacy at this time.' Osbourne was no stranger to controversy. He became a frequent target of criticism from conservative and religious groups that viewed his persona and music as a negative influence on youth. While acknowledging his past excesses, he firmly dismissed exaggerated rumours about being a devil-worshipper. As he shared in his 2010 biography: 'I've done some bad things in my time. But I ain't the devil. I'm just John Osbourne: a working-class kid from Aston who quit his job in the factory and went looking for a good time.' His reinvention later in life began in 2002 when he became the star of the US reality show The Osbournes. The show captured his daily life, as fans watched the ageing rock legend wander around his lavish home, share his thoughts in his distinctive Birmingham accent, and react to his family's unpredictable antics. The show gained him a new wave of adoring fans. Osbourne is survived by his wife and manager, Sharon, their five children—Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and two others, and several grandchildren. Osbourne was honoured with a funeral cortege through his hometown of Birmingham last week before a private family service.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack, death certificate shows
Legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne's cause of death was a heart attack, his death certificate shows. The heavy metal icon died on July 22 at age 76, at Harefield Hospital in the United Kingdom. Other factors listed on the certificate, obtained by CBS News, were Parkinson's disease, which Osbourne was diagnosed with in 2020, and coronary artery disease. Osbourne postponed all of his performances back in 2019 after falling at his home in Los Angeles, before sharing his Parkinson's diagnosis and announcing in 2023 that he would retire from touring. He performed his final concert just a few weeks before his death with the original Black Sabbath lineup for what Osborne said would be his final concert. The certificate, signed by his daughter, Aimee, listed her father's occupation as "Songwriter, Performer and Rock Legend." Osbourne sprang onto the world stage with the release of Black Sabbath's 1969 self-titled debut LP — and never left. Osbourne was twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: once with Sabbath in 2006 and again in 2024 as a solo artist. Many fans, however, know him as a sweet and silly father from his time on his hit reality show, "The Osbournes." The show, which aired from 2002 to 2005, followed the lives of Osbourne, his wife Sharon, and two of their three children as they went about their lives in their Beverly Hills mansion. Fans of Osbourne paid their respects to the rock icon last week as a funeral procession made its way through Birmingham, England, the city where he had been born. Sharon Osborne, his wife of 43 years, and his three children joined the procession as fans turned out to honor the singer sometimes known as the Prince of Darkness. Amanda Summers, a 37-year-old singer from Bolton, England, told Reuters that she was glad to be there with others who adored Osbourne. "Been a Black Sabbath fan for a long time, watched 'The Osbournes' on the TV, so we've grown up with these being in our homes, so they're like our family, you know?" she said. Trump doubles down on decision to fire labor statistics chief Crime decreased in every category in 2024, FBI report shows Trump sounds off on lowering U.S. drug prices, threatens steep tariffs on pharmaceuticals
CBS News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack, death certificate shows
Legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne's cause of death was a heart attack, his death certificate shows. The heavy metal icon died on July 22 at age 76, at Harefield Hospital in the United Kingdom. Other factors listed on the certificate, obtained by CBS News, were Parkinson's disease, which Osbourne was diagnosed with in 2020, and coronary artery disease. Osbourne postponed all of his performances back in 2019 after falling at his home in Los Angeles, before sharing his Parkinson's diagnosis and announcing in 2023 that he would retire from touring. He performed his final concert just a few weeks before his death with the original Black Sabbath lineup for what Osborne said would be his final concert. The certificate, signed by his daughter, Aimee, listed her father's occupation as "Songwriter, Performer and Rock Legend." Osbourne sprang onto the world stage with the release of Black Sabbath's 1969 self-titled debut LP — and never left. Osbourne was twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: once with Sabbath in 2006 and again in 2024 as a solo artist. Many fans, however, know him as a sweet and silly father from his time on his hit reality show, "The Osbournes." The show, which aired from 2002 to 2005, followed the lives of Osbourne, his wife Sharon, and two of their three children as they went about their lives in their Beverly Hills mansion. Fans of Osbourne paid their respects to the rock icon last week as a funeral procession made its way through Birmingham, England, the city where he had been born. Sharon Osborne, his wife of 43 years, and his three children joined the procession as fans turned out to honor the singer sometimes known as the Prince of Darkness. Amanda Summers, a 37-year-old singer from Bolton, England, told Reuters that she was glad to be there with others who adored Osbourne. "Been a Black Sabbath fan for a long time, watched 'The Osbournes' on the TV, so we've grown up with these being in our homes, so they're like our family, you know?" she Sundby contributed to this report.
