Ozzy Osbourne, the voice that changed rock music forever, has died at the age of 76. 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. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
Although the cause of death was not shared, Ozzy had battled health problems for many years. His passing comes just weeks after his final performance on July 5. On that night, he sat on a throne decorated with bats, smiled at thousands of fans, and said:
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am Iron Man: go fucking crazy!”
Ozzy was born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948. Life was not easy. He grew up in poverty, faced abuse as a child, and even went to jail for burglary. Later, he admitted: “I was no good at that. Fucking useless.” However, those struggles shaped his music, and eventually changed the world.
In 1970, his band Black Sabbath released their first album. It sounded dark, heavy, and completely new. Songs like Iron Man and War Pigs made them legends. Yet fame also brought chaos. Ozzy was fired from the band in 1979 due to drug and alcohol abuse. Still, he refused to give up. His solo debut, Blizzard of Ozz in 1980, sold millions and gave us classics like Crazy Train.
Moreover, his life was full of shocking stories. For instance, in 1982, he bit the head off a bat on stage, thinking it was a prop. Earlier, he had bitten the heads off two doves during a meeting. In addition, he battled addiction and was even arrested in 1989 for trying to strangle Sharon while drunk. Yet somehow, he always came back stronger.
Ozzy and Sharon married in 1982 and had three children. Later, they invited the world into their lives with The Osbournes, a reality show that became a cultural phenomenon. Furthermore, Sharon built Ozzfest, one of the biggest metal festivals ever created.
Even after accidents, surgeries, and a Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2020, Ozzy kept performing because music was his life. Elton John called him “a dear friend and a huge trailblazer… a true legend.”
Today, we say goodbye to a man who gave us more than music. Ozzy Osbourne turned pain into art and chaos into love. He made the world louder, wilder, and unforgettable. The Prince of Darkness has left the stage, but his voice will echo forever.
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