Legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne, famously known as the “Prince of Darkness” and the lead singer of Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76. He was a true pioneer of heavy metal music, loved for his haunting voice and rebellious style.
Osbourne’s family confirmed the news, saying, “It is with more sadness than words can express that we share our beloved Ozzy Osbourne passed away this morning. He was surrounded by family and love. Please respect our privacy during this time.”
Born on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, Ozzy rose to fame in the 1970s with Black Sabbath hits like Paranoid, Iron Man, and War Pigs. These songs helped shape the heavy metal genre. After leaving the band, Ozzy enjoyed a successful solo career with popular tracks such as Crazy Train and Mr. Crowley.
Besides his music, Ozzy became a household name through the reality TV show The Osbournes, which showed his wild personality and life behind the scenes.
Fans worldwide are mourning the loss of a true music legend. One fan tweeted, “Rest easy, Ozzy Osbourne. The Prince of Darkness gave us light in the loudest, wildest way. Forever iconic.” Another wrote, “Ozzy didn’t just break the rules, he made new ones. RIP to the original madman.”
Ozzy Osbourne’s influence on rock and heavy metal will never be forgotten.
