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Ozzy Osbourne, also known as the Prince of Darkness, died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by loved ones.
The exact cause of death of the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath was not revealed. However, he was suffering from various health issues in recent years.
As the news of his death went public, music lovers, fans, and his bandmates paid tribute on social media. Geezer Butler, the bassist of the band, wrote on Instagram:
''Goodbye dear friend- thanks for all those years- we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston- who’d have thought, eh? So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston. Love you.''
Tributes for Ozzy Osbourne from Black Sabbath bandmates
Osbourne's death comes only weeks after the original Black Sabbath lineup reunited at Villa Park, Birmingham, for the “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert on July 5, 2025, marking Ozzy’s final live appearance.
Tony Iommi, the guitarist of the band, took to social media to express how he was feeling:
''I just can’t believe it! My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park. It’s just such heartbreaking news that I can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him.''
He continued:
''Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother. My thoughts go out to Sharon and all the Osbourne family. Rest in peace Oz.''
Bill Ward, drummer of the band, shared a deeply emotional farewell. He wrote:
''Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls, no, you’re forever in my heart. Deepest condolences to Sharon and all family members. RIP Sincere regrets to all the fans. Never goodbye. Thank you forever.''
The band’s official Instagram handle also paid tribute, and the post conveyed a simple yet powerful message. It read:
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Ozzy Forever
Across genres, thousands of artists and fans of the band across the globe joined in mourning, sharing memories, and remembering the founding figure of heavy metal band.
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