Overview

• The Osbourne family announced his death on July 22, asking fans and media to respect their privacy as they grieve.
• Osbourne battled Parkinson’s disease since 2019 and had paused full-scale touring after spine surgeries in 2023.
• On July 5 at Villa Park, he gave his final performance alongside original Black Sabbath members and guest acts such as Metallica and Guns N’ Roses to raise funds for charity.
• As a co-founder of Black Sabbath and a solo artist, he defined heavy metal’s sound and later found wider fame with the MTV series The Osbournes.
• Musicians and fans worldwide have paid tribute to his enduring influence and the poignancy of his last live appearance.