The music world is in mourning as news breaks that Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath and a trailblazing solo artist, has passed away at the age of 76. According to reports, Osbourne died surrounded by family and love early this morning. The announcement was confirmed in a heartfelt statement from his family, who asked for privacy during this difficult time.

"With more sadness than mere words can convey, our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love,” the statement read.

Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham, England in 1948, Ozzy rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential figures in rock and heavy metal history. Known by fans as the "Prince of Darkness," his unique voice, wild stage presence, and rebellious spirit helped define an entire genre.

Osbourne’s career first skyrocketed in the 1970s as the lead singer of Black Sabbath, the pioneering band behind genre-defining anthems like "Iron Man," "Paranoid," "War Pigs," and "Children of the Grave." Later, he launched a successful solo career that produced hits like "Crazy Train," "Mama, I’m Coming Home," "Mr. Crowley," and "No More Tears."

In addition to his music, Ozzy became a pop culture phenomenon in the early 2000s thanks to The Osbournes, an MTV reality show that gave the world an intimate (and often chaotic) look into his home life with wife Sharon and children Kelly and Jack. The show’s success catapulted the Osbourne family into mainstream stardom and helped shape the future of celebrity reality TV.

Despite decades in the spotlight, Ozzy faced a number of personal struggles, including battles with addiction and a long-term fight with Parkinson’s disease, which he publicly revealed in 2020. Still, his love for music never faded. Just weeks before his death, he performed at Villa Park and reunited with the original Black Sabbath lineup in a final, emotional performance in his hometown of Birmingham.

Journalists and fans alike remember Ozzy not only for his controversial moments—like the infamous bat-biting incident—but also for his humility, wit, and ability to connect with generations of music lovers.

He is survived by his wife Sharon, and children Aimee, Kelly, and Jack.

Source: Fox News