Before Ozzy Osbourne's death, the heavy metal legend shared a poignant final post on social media.
In a statement released by his family, the Osbournes confirmed the heartbreaking news that Ozy had died on Tuesday, July 22: “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.
"He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
The announcement came just weeks after Ozzy delivered a powerful farewell performance at Birmingham’s Villa Park - his final appearance in front of fans.
Seated on a throne and surrounded by friends and musical peers, he gave what many now see as a prophetic farewell.
“You’ve no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he told the crowd.
The concert, dubbed “Back to the Beginning,” served as both a tribute and a benefit event, raising money for Acorns Children’s Hospice, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Cure Parkinson’s.
Ozzy's last Instagram post - a backstage photo showing a sign that read “Back to the Beginning: The Final Show” - now carries a deeply emotional weight.
One fan wrote: “He said one final goodbye, rested and passed with his loved ones by his side. I can't think of a better way to spend your final days. Rest in Peace, Ozzy.”
The star-studded event included appearances by fellow Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, with support from acts like Anthrax, Metallica, and Guns N’ Roses.
Messages of love and admiration also poured in from celebrities including Jack Black, Ricky Gervais, and Dolly Parton.
Born and raised in Birmingham, Osbourne helped shape an entire genre of music. Black Sabbath’s 1970 debut album cracked the UK top 10, launching a wave of influential records and ultimately selling over 75 million albums worldwide.
Ozzy later found solo success with anthems like 'Crazy Train' and 'Changes,' cementing his place in music history.
Outside of music, he became a pop culture phenomenon through MTV’s The Osbournes, the chaotic and unfiltered reality series that gave viewers a glimpse into his life with wife Sharon and their children, Kelly and Jack.
Known as the “Prince of Darkness,” Ozzy’s wild rock star behavior - like the infamous bat incident - became legend. But in his later years, the focus shifted to his health.
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020, Ozzy also endured a series of serious health setbacks, including a life-threatening fall in 2019 that aggravated injuries from a 2003 quad bike accident.
Those complications forced him to cancel several tours, including his planned No More Tours 2 shows in Europe and the UK.
Still, he pushed forward, making a surprise appearance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Birmingham and continuing to connect with fans through music and social media.