Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of the English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, died at age 76. His family announced his death on Tuesday, stating he was surrounded by loved ones. Osbourne, known as "The Prince of Darkness" and "Godfather of Heavy Metal," had publicly revealed a Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2020 following a fall. His final concert was a farewell performance in his hometown of Birmingham just over two weeks before his death.

Tributes poured in from fellow musicians and public figures. Elton John called Osbourne a "huge trailblazer" and "true legend," while Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones described his last concert as "a lovely goodbye." Black Sabbath's impact was acknowledged by bands like Nirvana, who stated the band was "the template for heavy Rock." British Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood mourned Osbourne's passing, calling him "one of the greatest gifts my city gave the world."

Osbourne's career spanned decades, beginning in the 1970s with Black Sabbath's rise to fame. He was known for his energetic stage presence and infamous incident of biting the head off a bat during a performance. His life, which included struggles with dyslexia and a brief prison sentence, transitioned later into reality television. He concluded his career with a farewell performance that included Black Sabbath's iconic song, "Paranoid," thanking fans for their support.