Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22, 2025, at age 76—just weeks after performing his final show with Black Sabbath mensjournal.com+11parade.com+11Decider+11. Though his official cause of death was not disclosed, Osbourne had long battled Parkinson’s disease and various health complications scientificamerican.com+3eonline.com+3nypost.com+3.
His funeral on July 30 in Birmingham, England, was both public procession and celebration: thousands marched on Broad Street, brass bands played “Iron Man,” and mourners gathered near landmarks memorializing his Black Sabbath roots washingtonpost.com+1Decider+1. Survived by wife Sharon and children Kelly and Jack Osbourne, his legacy stands as a defining force in rock history Decider+1The Guardian+1.
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