Overview

• Osbourne passed away on July 22 at his Buckinghamshire residence at age 76, his family announced without citing an official cause of death.
• He concluded his touring career with a sold-out farewell show at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5 alongside Black Sabbath’s original lineup.
• Years-long battles with Parkinson’s disease and spinal injuries led to multiple surgeries and ultimately ended his ability to tour.
• Despite retiring from live performance, he was planning a memoir, a new album and several television projects that will now remain unfinished.
• Fellow musicians and fans worldwide have paid tribute to his impact on rock music while his family has urged respect for their privacy.