The world of heavy metal is mourning, as Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the age of 76 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. His family shared that he passed surrounded by love, asking fans for privacy during this tough time. Just two weeks before his passing, Ozzy performed at the “Back to the Beginning” festival in Birmingham, the city where it all started for him and Black Sabbath.
🎸 Ozzy Osbourne says goodbye to the stage
The 76-year-old rock legend gave his farewell performance at a charity festival in Birmingham. Joined by the original lineup of Black Sabbath, they played songs from their debut album. Battling Parkinson’s disease, Osbourne sang seated… pic.twitter.com/uI76COnfTk
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Ozzy’s health challenges began years ago, with a Parkinson’s diagnosis announced in January 2020. He officially retired from touring in February 2023, citing spinal injuries from a 2018 fall. Despite trying to retire from music since 1992, he always found his way back to the stage. The most recent event was the band’s last concert on February 4, 2017, also in Birmingham. That show had the same name as their final album and tour, “The End.”
"He was with his family and surrounded by love."
The family of Ozzy Osbourne released a statement announcing the death of the music icon Tuesday at the age of 76. https://t.co/ZlvN2Od55K pic.twitter.com/OkpyS7GIm6
— ABC News (@ABC) July 22, 2025
Even in his later years, Ozzy continued making music. He dropped two solo albums, “Ordinary Man” in 2020 and “Patient Number 9” in 2022, both hitting top spots on the charts. He also became a pop culture legend thanks to his reality TV days. Ozzy leaves behind his wife and five children, but most of all, he leaves behind a huge legacy and influence that spans different decades and artists.
