Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary singer and songwriter who redefined heavy metal music worldwide, has passed away at the age of 76.
Ozzy Osbourne Death: Ozzy Osbourne, a pioneer of heavy metal music and former frontman of Black Sabbath, one of the world's most iconic music bands, has died. The 76-year-old singer breathed his last on Tuesday morning. His family confirmed his death in an official statement on Instagram, sending shockwaves through music lovers around the world.
Family Issues Official Statement
Born John Michael Osbourne, Ozzy was affectionately known as the 'Prince of Darkness' by fans. The statement released by his family read: "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Ozzy Osbourne this morning. He was surrounded by his family, with love. We kindly ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time."
Although the family's statement did not provide specific details about his illness, media reports indicate that Ozzy had been suffering from Parkinson's Disease for the past several years.
'Godfather of Metal' Battled Parkinson's
Ozzy Osbourne had long been suffering from a serious illness, Parkinson's Disease, which affects a person's muscles and balance. This gradually limited his public life, but his passion for music remained until his last breath. In 1968, Ozzy founded Black Sabbath with some friends in the city of Birmingham, England.
His popular albums include names like Paranoid, Master of Reality, and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. However, in 1979, Ozzy's addiction to alcohol and drugs became a challenge for his career, and he was expelled from his own band.
A Brilliant Solo Career Comeback
Even after leaving Black Sabbath, Ozzy did not give up. He began his solo music career in 1980 with the album "Blizzard of Ozz," which propelled him back to the heights of stardom. He created 13 studio albums in his career, many of which reached the top of global charts. His unique voice, dark image, and powerful stage presence made him a classic rock icon.
Ozzy Osbourne performed his last live show with Black Sabbath on July 5th at Villa Park in Birmingham. He performed this show sitting on an iconic black throne, which reflected his career legacy and style. This show became a farewell ceremony for him, where fans paid him great respect.
