Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, confirmed by his family in a statement. He passed away on July 22 surrounded by loved ones. Just weeks prior, he had performed alongside his Black Sabbath bandmates at a farewell concert in Birmingham. Osbourne, known for his iconic contributions to heavy metal and significant solo career, was born in 1948 and gained fame as part of Black Sabbath. He is survived by his wife and children, with a request for privacy from the family during this time.
"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," his family confirmed in a July 22 statement to Vulture.
Born John Michael Osbourne in 1948, he rose to fame as a founding member of Black Sabbath, the pioneering band behind heavy metal classics such as 'Paranoid' and 'War Pigs.'
Osbourne developed a reputation for energetic, sometimes shocking performances that only solidified after he accidentally bit the head off of a bat during a show in 1982.
He is survived by his wife Sharon and their children Aimee, Kelly and Jack; his daughter Jessica and son Louis from his first marriage to Thelma Riley; and his grandchildren.
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