Iconic Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has died, aged 76.
Osbourne’s family shared the news in a statement, saying “our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning with his family and surrounded by love”.
The statement did not mention a cause of death, but his passing comes just weeks after he took the stage with the band for a farewell show.
Tributes for the rock legend, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020, have poured in from across the world.
American music magazine Billboard have compiled a list:
“No words. We love you Ozzy.” – Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong.
“Good bless you Ozzy.” – Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello.
“I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne. What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham.” – Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood.
“So sad to hear the news of @ozzyosbourne passing away. He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods — a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly.” – Elton John.
“Sad to hear Ozzy died today. When I was in high school I discovered Sabbath. ‘War Pigs’ was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time. It was Ozzy’s voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape … Thanks for the music, Ozzy it makes our journey in life better.” – Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready.
“Long Live The Oz … Rest In Melody.” – Questlove.
“Sad to report Ozzy has passed away. He was a giant. Admired and loved by millions of fans worldwide. Prayers and condolences go out to the Osborne family.” KISS’s Gene Simmons.
“Man,,, real heart broken over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,,, we go way back … Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family.” – Flavor Flav.
“RIP Ozzy. Right after the recent huge Black Sabbath final concert. Sad.. In my opinion the Creators of Heavy Metal.” – Ice T.
“We [love] you too, Ozzy.” – The Smashing Pumpkins.
“He made it.” – Jack White.
“I didn’t think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room. But as it is written with legends, they seem to know the things that we don’t … I am truly heartbroken.” – Yungblud.
“Rest in Power King Ozzy.” Drummer Matt Cameron.
“Ozzy will be missed by animal advocates the world over.” – PETA.
Billboard writers have also compiled a list of Osbourne’s Top 20 hits:
- War Pigs/Luke’s Wall (Paranoid, 1970).
- Crazy Train (Blizzard of Ozz, 1980).
- Iron Man (Paranoid, 1970).
- Black Sabbath (Black Sabbath, 1970).
- Bark at the Moon (Bark at the Moon, 1983).
- Paranoid (Paranoid, 1970).
- No More Tears (No More Tears, 1991).
- Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, 1973).
- Mama, I’m Coming Home (No More Tears, 1991).
- Sweet Leaf (Master of Reality, 1971).
- Mr. Crowley (Blizzard of Ozz, 1980).
- Shot in the Dark (The Ultimate Sin, 1986).
- N.I.B. (Paranoid, 1970).
- Suicide Solution (Blizzard of Ozz, 1985).
- The Wizard (Black Sabbath, 1970).
- Snowblind (Vol. 4, 1972).
- Over the Mountain (Diary of a Madman, 1981).
- Children of the Grave (Master of Reality, 1971).
- Ordinary Man (with Elton John) (Ordinary Man, 2020).
- Close My Eyes Forever (with Lita Ford) (Lita, 1988)
