Ozzy Osbourne, ‘Prince of Darkness,’ Dead at 76; Music World Mourns Icon
Ozzy Osbourne, ‘Prince of Darkness,’ Dead at 76; Music World Mourns Icon
Rock and heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath and reality television star, has passed away at the age of 76. His family confirmed his death in a heartfelt statement released this morning.
“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,” read the statement signed by his wife Sharon Osbourne, children Kelly, Jack, Aimee, and son Louis. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
Osbourne, known for his electrifying stage presence and influential career, had been living with Parkinson’s disease. His passing comes just weeks after he delivered what was billed as his “final bow” performance from a throne at Villa Park in the U.K.
Tributes are rapidly pouring in from across the globe, with music legends, celebrities, and fans expressing their grief and celebrating the monumental impact of the ‘Prince of Darkness’ on rock music and pop culture. Born John Michael Osbourne, he co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968, leading them to global fame before launching a highly successful solo career. Beyond music, his family’s hit MTV reality show, ‘The Osbournes,’ offered a unique glimpse into his life, cementing his status as a cultural phenomenon.
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