Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Legacy: “Survival Is My Story” Before his death at 76, Ozzy Osbourne—the “Prince of Darkness”—wanted to be remembered not for fame or fortune, but as a man who never gave up. In a 2022 interview, he said, “Survival is my legacy… People still want to buy my records and see me perform, and that motivates me.”
Ozzy passed away on July 22 at his home in the UK, surrounded by family. Just weeks before, he gave a final concert in Birmingham, reuniting with the original Black Sabbath lineup. Though visibly frail, his performance was emotional and served as a farewell.
He often spoke humbly about his roots in Aston, Birmingham, where he grew up playing on bombsites. For him, simply being remembered was a great achievement. After his death, his family asked for privacy during this difficult time.
Despite his struggles with Parkinson’s disease and other health issues, Ozzy’s final concert raised over $190 million for charities supporting Parkinson’s research and children’s hospitals. He believed in pushing through challenges, famously saying, “Never give up. If you have a passion, you find a way to keep going.”
From his early days to global fame, through addiction, illness, and injury, Ozzy Osbourne’s spirit of resilience lives on in his music and the fans who admire him.