Osbourne’s family announced the Black Sabbath frontman’s death Tuesday morning.
Rock musicians and celebrities are sharing heartfelt tributes to Ozzy Osbourne after his family announced his death at the age of 76 on Tuesday morning.
«It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning», the family said in a statement signed by Osbourne’s wife Sharon, as well as his children Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis. «He was with his family and surrounded by love.»
They added, «We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.»
Osbourne had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, describing it as «terribly challenging» in an interview with «Good Morning America.»
His death comes just 17 days after he performed his final show in Birmingham, England, alongside his Black Sabbath bandmates at the Back to the Beginning benefit concert.
News of Osbourne’s death prompted an outpouring of tributes on social media from celebrities and fellow metal musicians alike.
Alice Cooper released a statement after Osbourne’s passing, saying, “The whole world is mourning Ozzy tonight.»
«Over his long career, he earned immense respect among his peers and from fans around the world as an unmatched showman and cultural icon», Cooper said. «He was and will continue to be a rock n roll legend. Rock n Roll is a family and a fraternity. When we lose one of our own it bleeds.
