Heavy-metal band Metallica paid tribute by posting simply a broken heart emoji.
Jane Dalton22 July 2025 19:47
Jane Dalton22 July 2025 19:46
In 2020, Osbourne revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and he paused touring in 2023 after extensive spinal surgery.
He had a fall at home in 2019 which aggravated injuries from a near-fatal quad bike crash in 2003, stopping his No More Tours 2 shows from going ahead in Europe and the UK.
Last week, his daughter Kelly hit back at rumours about her dad over his Parkinson’s.
Jane Dalton22 July 2025 19:40
Black Sabbath were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, and Osbourne was added for a second time last year.
He rose to further fame alongside his wife Sharon – whom he married in 1982 and with whom he has three children, Aimee, Jack and Kelly – through their reality TV series The Osbournes.
The family pictured in 1987 (Getty)
Jane Dalton22 July 2025 19:36
Black Sabbath’s eponymous debut album in 1970 made the UK top 10 and paved the way for a string of hit records.
They went on to become one of the most influential and successful metal bands of all time, selling more than 75 million albums worldwide.
Black Sabbath pictured in 2005 (Ian West/PA) (PA Archive)
Jane Dalton22 July 2025 19:34
A statement from Osbourne’s 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. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
Jane Dalton22 July 2025 19:32
Jane Dalton22 July 2025 19:30
Ozzy Osbourne, of the heavy-metal band Black Sabbath, has died aged 76.
A statement from 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.
Jane Dalton22 July 2025 19:29
Osbourne received a number of accolades through his wild and raucous career, writes Roisin O’Connor:
Jane Dalton22 July 2025 19:27
Welcome to our real-time coverage following the death of rock star Ozzy Osbourne.
Jane Dalton22 July 2025 19:26
