Heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne died this week at age 76, just weeks after his farewell show and about five years after announcing he had Parkinson’s disease.

Over the course of his storied music career, rock icon Ozzy Osbourne faced health battles with substance abuse and Parkinson's disease.

Born John Michael Osbourne, the English musician rose to fame as the so-called Prince of Darkness with his heavy metal band, Black Sabbath, which he co-founded in 1968. The band released popular hits like “Paranoid,” “Iron Man” and “War Pigs.”

Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic Black Sabbath frontman who also headlined the classic MTV reality show The Osbournes, has died at the age of 76 following a battle with Parkinson’s disease. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,

Ozzy Osbourne, who died on July 22, 2025, was a grandfather to 10 grandchildren from four of his kids. Here's everything to know about the late Ozzy Osbourne's 10 grandchildren.

The legendary Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22, 2025. The Black Sabbath singer was open about his health throughout his life, and hinted at his future just weeks before his death.