London, England – July 22, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and a cornerstone of heavy metal, has died at the age of 76, according to a death certificate obtained by The New York Times. The document lists the cause of death as an “out of hospital cardiac arrest” due to an “acute myocardial infarction” (heart attack), with coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease with autonomic dysfunction as contributing factors.Osbourne passed away at his home in Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, on July 22, 2025. Paramedics attempted to revive him for hours before he was transported to Harefield Hospital in Uxbridge, where he was pronounced dead. His daughter Aimée Osbourne filed the death certificate, which described his occupation as “Songwriter, Performer and Rock Legend.”
The “Prince of Darkness” had faced significant health challenges in recent years. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020, Osbourne’s condition progressively worsened, severely limiting his mobility. By early 2025, his wife, Sharon Osbourne, confirmed he was unable to walk, relying on a wheelchair for public appearances. Despite these struggles, Osbourne delivered a triumphant final performance on July 5, 2025, at the “Back to the Beginning” festival in Birmingham, England. Seated on a bat-themed throne, he reunited with Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, captivating 42,000 fans and raising £140 million for charity.
Sharon, Aimée, Kelly, and Jack Osbourne were by his side at the time of his death. In a statement, the family expressed their grief: “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.”
Tributes flooded social media platform X, with Elton John calling Osbourne “a dear friend and a true legend” and Metallica posting a broken heart emoji. Fans gathered at Birmingham’s Black Sabbath Bridge, leaving flowers and messages. Osbourne’s funeral on July 30 drew thousands, with a private memorial at his estate attended by rock icons like Zakk Wylde and James Hetfield.
Osbourne’s career, from Black Sabbath’s genre-defining albums like Paranoid to solo hits like “Crazy Train,” shaped heavy metal and earned him multiple Grammys. His larger-than-life persona, amplified by The Osbournes reality show, made him a cultural icon. Though his health battles and infamous antics—like biting a bat’s head off in 1982—marked his journey, Osbourne’s legacy as a resilient, beloved figure endures.
