Overview

• Osbourne died on July 22 at age 76, and his family confirmed he passed while surrounded by loved ones in a statement signed by his wife and children.
• His July 5 farewell concert at Villa Park reunited Black Sabbath’s original lineup and featured Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer and Pantera, with proceeds benefiting Parkinson’s research and children’s charities.
• Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2020 and hampered by a serious 2019 fall, he continued to perform despite declining health, delivering his final shows seated on stage.
• As the founding frontman of Black Sabbath in 1968, he helped define heavy metal and later shaped pop culture with solo hits like “Crazy Train,” the Ozzfest festival and MTV’s The Osbournes.
• Tributes are pouring in worldwide as fans and fellow artists honor his six-decade career and enduring influence on music and philanthropy.