In Short:
– Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath’s iconic frontman, has died at 76, surrounded by family.
– Known for hits like “Paranoid,” his legacy includes a reality show and over 100 million records sold.

Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news, stating they were devastated and that he passed away surrounded by loved ones.

Osbourne gained fame in the 1970s with Black Sabbath, known for hits like “Paranoid” and “War Pigs,” and sold over 100 million records globally. He was notorious for his wild stage antics, including the infamous incident of biting a bat, which he mistook for a toy.

Despite controversies linked to his lifestyle and lyrics, Osbourne revealed a more grounded persona in his 2010 biography, asserting he was just a working-class boy from Birmingham.

Legacy Remembered

Osbourne’s reality TV show “The Osbournes,” which premiered in 2002, introduced him to a new generation of fans. He is remembered fondly by friends and family, including wife Sharon and children.

No official cause of death has been announced, though he disclosed a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in 2020. His final performance in Birmingham highlighted his affection for fans, thanking them emotionally.