Ozzy Osbourne, Heavy Metal Icon, Dies at 76

On 23rd July, 2025, Ozzy Osbourne, legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and pioneering force in heavy metal, passed away at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a heartfelt statement.

Osbourne, famously known as “The Prince of Darkness” and “Godfather of Heavy Metal,” rose to fame in the 1970s as the lead singer of Black Sabbath, creating hits like Paranoid, War Pigs, and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.
The iconic performer’s career spanned decades and included a wildly successful solo journey that helped him sell over 100 million records globally.
Osbourne’s music, marked by haunting riffs and lyrics about war, depression, and doom, often drew criticism from conservative and religious groups, though he always denied any associations with devil worship.