ENTERTAINMENT NEWS – Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and metal icon, dies at 76

Ananya Roy, News Writer

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and a defining figure in heavy metal, has died at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news Tuesday, saying he passed away surrounded by loved ones. Known as the “Prince of Darkness,” Osbourne’s career spanned more than five decades, from Black Sabbath’s dark and influential rise in the 1970s to a successful solo career and mainstream stardom on the hit reality show The Osbournes. His final performance came just weeks ago in Birmingham, England, his hometown, where he reunited with his bandmates for a farewell concert titled Back to the Beginning.

Osbourne’s legacy was built on theatrical stage antics, genre-defining music, and raw honesty about his struggles with addiction, illness, and fame. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, earned multiple Grammy Awards, and remained a cultural icon well into his later years. Despite major health setbacks, including a Parkinson’s diagnosis and multiple surgeries, Osbourne never lost his connection to fans or his rebellious spirit. Tributes from across the music world are pouring in, remembering him not only as a pioneer of heavy metal but as a larger-than-life personality who transformed rock forever.