🗞️ OZZY OSBOURNE DEAD AT 76: Tragic Final Words to Fans at Black Sabbath Farewell Just Weeks Before De-ath

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND — The world is mourning the loss of a true rock icon. Ozzy Osbourne, legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and one of the founding fathers of heavy metal, has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a deeply emotional statement released early this 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 statement read. “He died peacefully, surrounded by love.”

The announcement comes just weeks after Ozzy stood on stage one final time at a historic farewell concert at Villa Park, the spiritual home of his hometown Birmingham — and of Black Sabbath’s roots.

🖤 One Final Show. One Final Thank You.

The farewell concert, now tragically recognized as Ozzy’s last public appearance, brought together the surviving members of Black Sabbath for what was described as a “full-circle moment.” Sharon Osbourne, his wife of more than 40 years, helped orchestrate the reunion — ensuring Ozzy’s final bow took place exactly where his journey began.

“Being on stage with my brothers… it was more than music. It was life,” Ozzy told the roaring crowd that night.

Visibly frail but defiantly present, Ozzy stood before thousands of fans — some weeping, others screaming his name — as he looked out across the crowd with glassy eyes and whispered his final words to them:

“Thank you for loving me when I didn’t even love myself. I’ve missed you all… I’ve missed this. I’ll never forget tonight. Ever.”

Those words, now etched in history, were his last to fans — raw, humble, and heartbreakingly prophetic.

💔 A Battle Fought in Silence

Ozzy Osbourne’s health struggles have been widely documented in recent years. He had battled Parkinson’s disease, undergone multiple spinal surgeries, and weathered a host of complications that at times left him nearly immobile.

Still, his appearance at Villa Park was a surprise to many — a defiant stand against mortality, and a gift to fans who feared they had already seen their final Ozzy show.

“It took everything in him to do that gig,” said a close family friend. “But he told us, ‘If I go out, I want to go out on stage — not in a hospital bed.’ And he did.”

🕊️ Surrounded by Family in the End

Ozzy passed away at his home in Buckinghamshire, England, surrounded by his wife Sharon, their children Kelly and Jack, and close friends. A private priest was in attendance, and music — including old Sabbath demos and his favorite Beatles songs — played softly in the background.

In a brief statement, Sharon said:

“He was more than the Prince of Darkness. He was the love of my life, the father of my children, the wild heart who made us all feel alive. His voice may be silent, but his spirit is louder than ever.”

🎸 Tributes Pour In Across the Music World

The rock world has erupted in grief, with tributes from icons pouring in:

Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath guitarist, wrote: “We started together, and I always hoped we’d finish together. We did. Rest easy, brother.”
Metallica, who performed at his farewell show, tweeted: “A legend. A rebel. A soul we’ll never forget.”
Paul McCartney, Ozzy’s musical hero, said: “He shook the world. And somehow, he did it with a grin.”

Fans across the globe have gathered outside Villa Park, lighting candles and leaving messages beneath a new mural of Ozzy painted on the stadium wall overnight.

🏆 The End of an Era

Ozzy’s career spanned more than five decades, from his groundbreaking days with Black Sabbath to his massive solo success, reality TV stardom, and enduring cultural influence.

He was never just a musician — he was a movement. From “Iron Man” to “Crazy Train”, from biting the head off a bat to crying over his grandkids on The Osbournes, Ozzy defied every expectation and rewrote the rules of what a rock star could be.

“He gave us everything,” said longtime producer Rick Rubin. “Every scream, every riff, every tear. And he never asked for anything back.”

⚱️ A Funeral Fit for a Legend

Plans are underway for a private family funeral, with a public memorial concert being discussed by Sharon and the Osbourne estate. It’s expected to include many of Ozzy’s collaborators, peers, and the next generation of rock stars he inspired.

Fans have called for Villa Park to be renamed or have a statue erected in his honor. Birmingham city council is reportedly in early discussions about a permanent Ozzy Osbourne Memorial Plaza.

🖤 Final Words That Will Echo Forever

He was the Madman. The Outlaw. The Showman. The Father. The Legend.

And in the end, he was just Ozzy — the boy from Birmingham who rose, fell, and rose again… and who said goodbye on his own terms.

“I’ll never forget tonight. Ever.”

Neither will we.