```htmlFounding figure of British heavy metal and Black Sabbath's lead vocalist Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76 after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease. His family issued a statement on Tuesday confirming the heartbreaking news, which read, "It is with a depth of sorrow that we announce the passing of our cherished Ozzy Osbourne this morning. He was surrounded by his family and enveloped in love. We kindly request that everyone honors our family's privacy during this difficult time."

Kelly Osbourne Shares Touching Message For Deceased Father Ozzy Osbourne
Just a fortnight ago, he took the stage at what was promoted as Black Sabbath’s final performance, a festival named Back to the Beginning, held in his and the band's native Birmingham, England. This event served as a grand homage to the iconic band, featuring tributes from legendary acts such as Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Alice in Chains, and others.
In the days following his unexpected passing, daughter Kelly Osbourne, who recently became engaged, shared a heartfelt message for her father. The 40-year-old celebrity took to social media to express her feelings after Ozzy's death on Tuesday (22.07.25), at the age of 76. She posted alongside a photo of Ozzy, "I feel so lost, I am heartbroken. I have lost my closest friend."
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In January 2020, after two years of worsening health issues, Osbourne revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
For those unaware, during the farewell concert in Birmingham, Kelly became engaged to Slipknot's Sid Wilson, creating a buzz among attendees. The proposal occurred backstage, in the presence of family. She later posted a heartfelt video of the moment on social media, capturing her father’s proud smile just days before his death. Kelly and Sid are parents to a young son named Sidney.
The iconic Ozzy Osbourne leaves behind his wife and five children.
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