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The Latest On Ozzy's Passing

Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at the age of 76, just two weeks after his epic farewell show in Birmingham, England.

Osbourne's family confirmed the news in a statement released Wednesday: “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."

Perhaps the most legendary figure in the history of heavy metal, Ozzy was a founding member of Black Sabbath, known for hits like "Paranoid" and "War Pigs."

After being fired from Black Sabbath for alcohol and drug abuse, Osbourne found success as a solo act, with hits like "Crazy Train" and "Mama, I'm Coming Home."

Later, his family life was captured in the reality TV show "The Osbournes," which pioneered the reality-TV genre and brought them a new level of fame.

Osbourne had dealt with a wide range of serious health issues in recent years, including multiple back surgeries and being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Earlier this month, Ozzy reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates to perform at the star-studded 'Back To The Beginning' farewell concert in his hometown of Birmingham, where he sang from a throne and told fans "Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

**** UPDATE **** It's being reported a medical helicopter was brought in with specialist who "worked on Ozzy for hours" trying to save his life. It's still not clear what the episode was that created the incident.

As expected, the music world was quick to react to the death of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne.

Black Sabbath posted a photo of the singer from the recent 'Back To The Beginning' farewell show, with the simple caption 'Ozzy Forever.'

  • Here's what others had to say:
    • Elton John: "He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods."
    • David Draiman: "Goodbye my dear teacher… …a father to us all."
    • Rob Zombie: "Goodbye Ozzy. Thanks for everything. It was always a blast being around you."
    • Ronnie Wood: “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.”
    • YungBlud: “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."
    • Sean Ono Lennon: “One of the greatest of all time.”
    • Nile Rodgers: "Rest In Power Ozzy"
    • Jack White: "He made it."

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi posted a statement reacting to the death of his bandmate Ozzy Osbourne.

Iommi wrote "I just can’t believe it! My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park."

He added "It’s just such heartbreaking news that I can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother."

Iommi closed by adding "My thoughts go out to Sharon and all the Osbourne family. Rest in peace Oz."

Osbourne's death at the age of 76 comes less than three weeks after he joined the rest of Black Sabbath at the 'Back To The Beginning' farewell show in their hometown of Birmingham, England.


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