Back in 2019, the iconic singer revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a condition that significantly affected his health in recent years.
As the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath, Ozzy became one of the most well-known figures in heavy metal. The band helped define the genre, offering a darker, heavier version of rock music that rose to global fame in the 1960s and 1970s.
Born as John Michael Osbourne in December 1948 in Aston, Birmingham, he left school at just 15. He took on various odd jobs, including working in a factory, before forming bands with his school friend Geezer Butler, according to reports by PA.
Confirming the heartbreaking news, his family released a statement that read: “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.”
“You’ve no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Ozzy said to the excited crowd in Birmingham during that emotional final performance.
Ozzy is survived by his wife Sharon and their children Aimee, Kelly, and Jack. He also leaves behind Jessica and Louis, children from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, as well as several grandchildren who now carry on his legacy.
He went through multiple surgeries on his back after the fall, which severely affected his mobility and overall health.
One of those surgeries, which was his second and took place in 2023, went terribly wrong. Ozzy later told Rolling Stone that it “virtually left [him] crippled.”
“They found a tumour in one of the vertebrae, so they had to dig all that out too.”
“It’s pretty rough, man, and my balance is all f***ing up.”