Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV star, has died aged 76.
According to a statement from his family, “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. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
The news comes just weeks after Osbourne performed with Black Sabbath in his hometown of Birmingham, England earlier this month, where he reunited with bandmates including bassist Geezer Butler, drummer Bill Ward and guitarist Tony Iommi.
According to Black Sabbath’s official website, The show was billed as Osbourne’s “final bow”.
Famed for his outrageous antics on stage, including biting the head off a bat, as well as substance abuse, Osbourne was respected by the rock establishment.
John “Ozzy” Osbourne was born on December 3, 1948 in the central English city of Birmingham, the son of a toolmaker and a factory worker.
