Ozzy Osbourne dies at the age of 76, family announces

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Published: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 7:11 PM

Last updated: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 7:32 PM

By Kerri-Ann Roper, PA Entertainment Editor

Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, his family has announced.

A statement from 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.”

He had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019.

As frontman of Black Sabbath, he was at the forefront of the heavy metal scene – a deeper, darker offshoot of hard rock.

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – Closing Ceremony — Ozzy Osbourne performs on stage during the Closing Ceremony for the 2022 Commonwealth Games at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. Picture date: Monday August 8th, 2022. Photo by David Davies

His theatrical stage presence, including once biting off the head of a bat, and styling himself as the Prince of Darkness, marked him out as a controversial figure.

Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3rd, 1948, in Aston, Birmingham, he left school at 15 and did odd jobs including factory work before teaming up with school friend Geezer Butler in several bands.