Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76 just weeks after farewell show

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has tragically died at the age of 76. 

It comes just weeks after the Black Sabbath star took to the stage one final time with his band mates at Villa Park in Birmingham. 

His family announced his death this evening, July 22. 

He died “surrounded by love”, the statement said. 

The 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. 

“Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.” 

Ozzy, who became known as the Prince of Darkness due to his on-stage antics that attracted a legion of heavy rock fans, played a short five-song set reuniting with his bandmates Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward earlier this month. 

The concert was touted as “the greatest heavy metal show ever,” with Ozzy grinning to chanting fans and even watching on as his daughter Kelly was proposed to by her boyfriend Sid Wilson. 

The rock star vowed, however, that it would be his final performance due to his deteriorating health, having opened up about his battle with Parkinson’s in 2020.

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