Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at the age of 76. The rock legend, known as the Prince of Darkness and as the vocalist and one of the founding members of Black Sabbath, has left us just weeks away after having his farewell concert. This has come as a shock to many fans, who still can’t believe it happened. Everyone saw Ozzy Osbourne well and happy at the “Back to the Beginning” concert, so seeing him pass away days later is almost unbelievable. Still, many feel he delivered one of his most memorable performances and organized an event that we will remember forever.
Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76 Of Undisclosed Causes
Today, Ozzy Osbourne’s family announced across all social media platforms that the legend had passed away. Right now, the cause of death hasn’t been disclosed, and family members have asked for people to respect their privacy.
If you didn’t know, Osbourne, thanks to his wife, hosted one final concert in Aston, Birmingham, which is where Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne’s band, was formed. It was a benefit concert looking to raise funds for places like Acorns Children’s Hospice and Birmingham Children’s Hospital. The concert managed to raise £140 million and featured different artists who performed live and a few others who played pre-recorded performances for the event.
Unfortunately, seventeen days after his final performance, Ozzy Osbourne passed away. As some know, Osbourne had Parkinson’s disease. Due to that, he sang at the concert while sitting on a throne. Right now, many believe complications of this condition caused his death, yet it hasn’t been confirmed.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Legacy
Ozzy Osbourne, along with Black Sabbath, was one of the pioneers of the heavy metal genre. He went on to inspire many other artists to pursue this type of music, which has become a prominent part of the industry. Some of the bands that claim Ozzy Osbourne inspired them include Metallica and Guns N’ Roses, among others.
Beyond his contributions to the music industry, both as part of Black Sabbath and with his solo band, Ozzy Osbourne also ventured into the world of reality TV with The Osbournes. He also appeared in several other shows, movies, and even commercials for some video games. While there were controversies surrounding Osbourne at times, many remember him fondly and as the icon he was in the industry.
The entire world is mourning the passing of this legend, with fans and artists alike sharing heartfelt words for the singer and his family. Several bands that got to play at the recent concert have shared pictures of themselves with Ozzy, remembering him as a remarkable person and a superb artist.
