Osbourne’s family said in a statement from Birmingham, England:
“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.”
Ozzy, born John Michael Osbourne Dec. 3, 1948, died just weeks after reuniting the original members of Black Sabbath for the first time in 20 years at The Back to the Beginning show on July 5 at Villa Park, home of the Aston Villa Football Club in Birmingham, England. Osbourne said this was his final concert and over 40,000 fans attended.
Other rock and roll heavyweights were at Back to the Beginning, including Alice in Chains, Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Slayer, Pantera and Tool.
The show was also streamed online.
Osbourne performed from a black throne, unable to stand due to his battle with Parkinson's disease.
In 2020, the family disclosed the news of his diagnosis on Good Morning America. “It’s been terribly challenging for us all,” Ozzy said, adding he suffered from a terrible fall in his Los Angeles home.
“It’s PRKN2,” added wife Sharon, noting that his diagnosis is “not a death sentence by any stretch of the imagination.”
Osbourne may be one of the most recognizable rock musicians in history, but he was also a family man. His reality TV show, The Osbournes, contrasted with the dark persona he presented on stage. He was bumbling and endearing on screen, and he loved his wife and children.
In a touching video from his last show backstage, Osbourne’s daughter Kelly got engaged to Sid Wilson of the band Slipknot, who was clearly caught off guard. Ozzy and Sharon were present for the special moment.
Osbourne's ties to Dallas include a performance he gave in 1982 at Texxas Jam. A few years ago, he shared a photo from it on his Facebook. He also co-headlined with Rush on June 10, 1984, at the Cotton Bowl with Bryan Adams, .38 Special, Gary Moore and others.
At The Observer, we've covered Ozzy and Black Sabbath over the years. Here's some recent headlines you can revisit:
- Every Black Sabbath Show in North Texas (That Actually Mattered)
- Ozzy Osbourne's Full Moon Has Finally Set With His Retirement Announcement
- Ozzy Osbourne Signs Books at Barnes and Noble
- Ozzy Osbourne and Slash Take on the American Airlines Center
- The Ozz-Man Cometh
Man,,, real heart broken over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,,, we go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the @rockhall last year. Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP 🤍 pic.twitter.com/YVKpAz6FKg
— FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) July 22, 2025
RIP Ozzy. Right after the recent huge Black Sabbath final concert. Sad.. In my opinion the Creators of Heavy Metal 🤘🏽🙏 pic.twitter.com/j2JdI6WA9C
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) July 22, 2025
RIP.Heartbroken by the news. I was blessed to be able to cover War Pigs and get your recognition. Ozzy Forever 🤘🏿 pic.twitter.com/9Grn5RzZ6W
— T-Pain (@TPAIN) July 22, 2025
