Ozzy Osbourne, Iconic Black Sabbath Frontman, Passes Away at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed. Real name John Michael Osbourne, the Aston, Birmingham native was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019. However, in the statement released by his family, the cause of death of the legendary singer was not mentioned.
“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,” the statement from his family read. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.
Legacy of the ‘Godfather of Metal’
Called the ‘Godfather of Metal,’ Ozzy Osbourne’s death comes just weeks after his farewell show with Black Sabbath on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham. As a special tribute to his enduring legacy in the Heavy Metal movement, Osbourne performed sitting on an iconic black throne.
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