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Ozzy Osbourne, the pioneering force behind heavy metal and one of rock’s most enduring and outrageous figures, has died at the age of 76. The news was confirmed in a statement from the Osbourne family: “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’s privacy at this time.” No official cause of death was disclosed, though the music legend had battled a series of health issues in recent years, including a diagnosis of a rare form of Parkinson’s disease and multiple spinal surgeries. Born John Michael Osbourne in 1948 in Aston, Birmingham, Ozzy emerged from a working-class background and a troubled early life to become one of the most electrifying frontmen in rock history. As the unmistakable voice of Black Sabbath, Osbourne helped birth the genre of heavy metal with his haunting vocals, gothic lyricism, and magnetic stage presence. His personal life, both chaotic and candid, only added to the mythos: from his infamous onstage bat-biting moment to his well-documented struggles with addiction, and later, his endearing role in MTV’s The Osbournes, which brought a softer, often humorous look at the so-called “Prince of Darkness.” Osbourne’s death comes less than a month after what would be his final bow on stage. On July 5, he appeared in Back to the Beginning, an all-star farewell concert that reunited him with his original Black Sabbath bandmates for the first time since 2005. Addressing the crowd with palpable emotion, he said, “I’ve been laid up for six years, and you’ve got no idea how I feel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” Throughout his decades-long career, Osbourne’s impact was seismic. Black Sabbath's heavy, industrial sound—born out of their working-class Birmingham roots—reshaped the landscape of British rock. “We didn’t want to write happy pop songs,” bassist Geezer Butler once said. “We gave that industrial feeling to it.” Osbourne’s life was as complex as his music. He spoke openly over the years about childhood trauma, including experiences of sexual abuse and a stint in jail as a young man. But from that darkness, he built a singular legacy—one marked by artistic innovation, resilience, and unapologetic individuality. He is survived by his wife Sharon Osbourne, their children Aimee, Kelly, and Jack, and an indelible mark on the world of music that will never fade. Rest in peace, Ozzy. The stage will never be the same without you.

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