Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Frontman, Dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the famous singer from the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died.
He was 76 years old and had been dealing with Parkinson's disease, a disease that makes it hard to move.
He was known for his music and wild shows.
Two weeks before he passed away, he performed one last time in his hometown of Birmingham, England.
Ozzy was a pioneer of metal music and influenced many other bands.
He also became known to a new audience through a reality TV show called 'The Osbournes'.
Ozzy Osbourne, lead singer of Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76.
He passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after battling Parkinson's disease.
Osbourne performed his final live show two weeks before his death in Birmingham, England.
He was a pioneer of heavy metal music and known for his wild stage presence.
Osbourne was also known for his role on the MTV reality show, 'The Osbournes'.
- Who
- Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of Black Sabbath
- What
- Ozzy Osbourne, lead singer of Black Sabbath, died.
- When
- July 22, 2025
- Where
- Birmingham, England
- Why
- Due to a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Background
Legacy
Health and Controversy
Background
Ozzy Osbourne's health declined, eventually leading to retirement from touring.
Legacy
Osbourne's career was marked by controversies and wild behavior on and off stage, as well as a public battle with addiction.
- Full Name
- John Michael Osbourne
- Age at Death
- 76
- Cause of Death
- Parkinson's disease
- Known for
- Lead singer of Black Sabbath
- Final Performance
- Birmingham, England
- Other Achievements
- Pioneering Heavy Metal, The Osbournes
Sources
'Huge Trailblazer' Ozzy Osbourne Passes Away
Ozzy Osbourne cause of death: Cumulative effects of Parkinson’s, emphysema and pneumonia
Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal icon and Black Sabbath frontman, dies at 76
Black Sabbath Frontman Ozzy Osbourne Dies
