Ozzy Osbourne passed away this morning, surrounded by family. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019. As the frontman of Black Sabbath, he was a key figure in the heavy metal genre. His theatrical performances, which included infamous acts like biting the head off a bat, cemented his reputation as the Prince of Darkness. Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, he left school at 15, working odd jobs before forming bands with his friend Geezer Butler.
"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."
"As frontman of Black Sabbath, he was at the forefront of the heavy metal scene - a deeper, darker offshoot of hard rock."
"His theatrical stage presence, including once biting off the head of a bat, and styling himself as the Prince of Darkness marked him out as a controversial figure."
"Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3 1948 in Aston, Birmingham, he left school at 15 and did odd jobs including factory work before teaming up with school friend Geezer Butler in several bands."
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