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Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of the rock band Black Sabbath known as the "Prince of Darkness," died Tuesday morning at age 76, according to a family statement that said he "was with his family and surrounded by love."

Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of the rock band Black Sabbath known as the "Prince of Darkness," died Tuesday morning at age 76, according to a family statement that said he "was with his family and surrounded by love."

The heavy metal pioneer performed his final concert just three weeks before his death on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, reuniting with original Black Sabbath members for the first time in 20 years during the "Back to the Beginning" farewell show.

The heavy metal pioneer performed his final concert just three weeks before his death on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, reuniting with original Black Sabbath members for the first time in 20 years during the "Back to the Beginning" farewell show.

Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, he co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968 and was a pioneer in the heavy metal genre with iconic songs like "Iron Man," "Paranoid" and "War Pigs." Black Sabbath has sold over 75 million albums worldwide. Osbourne's career, however, was marked by numerous controversies, including biting the heads off animals during his concerts and several arrests. He stated that he had shot 17 cats during one incident when he was struggling with addiction.

Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, he co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968 and was a pioneer in the heavy metal genre with iconic songs like "Iron Man," "Paranoid" and "War Pigs." Black Sabbath has sold over 75 million albums worldwide. Osbourne's career, however, was marked by numerous controversies, including biting the heads off animals during his concerts and several arrests. He stated that he had shot 17 cats during one incident when he was struggling with addiction.

Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, he co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968 and was a pioneer in the heavy metal genre with iconic songs like "Iron Man," "Paranoid" and "War Pigs." Black Sabbath has sold over 75 million albums worldwide. Osbourne's career, however, was marked by numerous controversies, including biting the heads off animals during his concerts and several arrests.

Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, he co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968 and was a pioneer in the heavy metal genre with iconic songs like "Iron Man," "Paranoid" and "War Pigs." Black Sabbath has sold over 75 million albums worldwide. Osbourne's career, however, was marked by numerous controversies, including biting the heads off animals during his concerts and several arrests.

Osbourne had battled Parkinson's disease and a struggle with substance abuse, along with numerous health issues, including spinal injuries from a 2003 quad-bike accident and a 2019 fall that required multiple surgeries and limited his mobility in recent years.

Osbourne had battled Parkinson's disease and a struggle with substance abuse, along with numerous health issues, including spinal injuries from a 2003 quad-bike accident and a 2019 fall that required multiple surgeries and limited his mobility in recent years.

The rock icon gained renewed fame through MTV's reality show "The Osbournes" from 2002-2005, which featured his family life with wife Sharon and children Kelly and Jack, transforming him from metal legend to mainstream television star. The band refuted claims of Satanism as being a misinterpretation about losing one's faith.

The rock icon gained renewed fame through MTV's reality show "The Osbournes" from 2002-2005, which featured his family life with wife Sharon and children Kelly and Jack, transforming him from metal legend to mainstream television star. The band refuted claims of Satanism as being a misinterpretation about losing one's faith.

Tributes poured in from music legends, including Metallica, who posted a photo with a broken heart emoji, Elton John calling him a "dear friend and huge trailblazer," and Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood praising his "lovely goodbye concert."

Tributes poured in from music legends, including Metallica, who posted a photo with a broken heart emoji, Elton John calling him a "dear friend and huge trailblazer," and Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood praising his "lovely goodbye concert."

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Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, he co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968 and helped invent heavy metal music with iconic songs like "Iron Man," "Paranoid" and "War Pigs," selling over 75 million albums worldwide.

Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, he co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968 and helped invent heavy metal music with iconic songs like "Iron Man," "Paranoid" and "War Pigs," selling over 75 million albums worldwide.

Osbourne had battled Parkinson's disease since 2019 and suffered numerous health issues, including spinal injuries from a 2003 quad-bike accident and a 2019 fall that required multiple surgeries and limited his mobility in recent years.

Osbourne had battled Parkinson's disease since 2019 and suffered numerous health issues, including spinal injuries from a 2003 quad-bike accident and a 2019 fall that required multiple surgeries and limited his mobility in recent years.

The rock icon gained renewed fame through MTV's reality show "The Osbournes" from 2002-2005, which featured his family life with wife Sharon and children Kelly and Jack, transforming him from metal legend to mainstream television star.</span

The rock icon gained renewed fame through MTV's reality show "The Osbournes" from 2002-2005, which featured his family life with wife Sharon and children Kelly and Jack, transforming him from metal legend to mainstream television star.

From a troubled youth marked by dyslexia, abuse, and criminality, Ozzy Osbourne rose to define heavy metal. His raw, haunting voice and everyman charisma connected with millions, making him a cultural icon. Solo success, driven by Sharon's vision and Randy Rhoads' genius, cemented his legacy. Despite controversies, his influence proves his impact lives on forever.

From a troubled youth marked by dyslexia, abuse, and criminality, Ozzy Osbourne rose to define heavy metal. His raw, haunting voice and everyman charisma connected with millions, making him a cultural icon. Solo success, driven by Sharon's vision and Randy Rhoads' genius, cemented his legacy. Despite controversies, his influence proves his impact lives on forever.

Ozzy Osbourne’s likability — his humor, authenticity, and raw talent — made him a metal icon, but his reckless antics, from biting bats to substance abuse, often overshadowed his musical genius. Fellow musicians like Dio, Hawkins and Ward saw him as unprofessional or talentless, and his controversies alienated peers like Daisley. His performative chaos, while iconic, disgraced his legacy for many.

Ozzy Osbourne’s likability — his humor, authenticity, and raw talent — made him a metal icon, but his reckless antics, from biting bats to substance abuse, often overshadowed his musical genius. Fellow musicians like Dio, Hawkins and Ward saw him as unprofessional or talentless, and his controversies alienated peers like Daisley. His performative chaos, while iconic, disgraced his legacy for many.

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From a troubled youth marked by dyslexia, abuse, and criminality, Ozzy Osbourne rose to define heavy metal. His raw, haunting voice and everyman charisma connected with millions, making him a cultural icon. Solo success, driven by Sharon's vision and Randy Rhoads' genius, cemented his legacy.

From a troubled youth marked by dyslexia, abuse, and criminality, Ozzy Osbourne rose to define heavy metal. His raw, haunting voice and everyman charisma connected with millions, making him a cultural icon. Solo success, driven by Sharon's vision and Randy Rhoads' genius, cemented his legacy.

Ozzy Osbourne’s likability — his humor, authenticity, and raw talent — made him a metal icon, but his reckless antics, from biting bats to substance abuse, often overshadowed his musical genius. Fellow musicians saw him as unprofessional or talentless, and his controversies alienated peers. His performative chaos, while iconic, disgraced his legacy for many.

Ozzy Osbourne’s likability — his humor, authenticity, and raw talent — made him a metal icon, but his reckless antics, from biting bats to substance abuse, often overshadowed his musical genius. Fellow musicians saw him as unprofessional or talentless, and his controversies alienated peers. His performative chaos, while iconic, disgraced his legacy for many.

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