Ozzy Osbourne Dies Aged 76
**Rock Legend Ozzy Osbourne Passes at 76**
Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic “Prince of Darkness” and Black Sabbath frontman, has died after years of health struggles including Parkinson’s disease. The rock star passed peacefully surrounded by family on [date].
**A Fitting Final Bow**
Just weeks before his death, Ozzy delivered an emotional farewell performance in Birmingham. Seated on a black throne due to back surgeries, he played to 50,000 fans at Villa Park on July 5 – his first show in seven years.
**Going Out On His Terms**
“I had to go back to the beginning,” Ozzy said of choosing Birmingham for his final concert. His wife Sharon revealed he’d trained daily with a therapist to make the show possible, calling it “his thank you to the fans.”
**A Night to Remember**
The concert became a family affair when daughter Kelly got engaged onstage to Slipknot’s Sid Wilson. True to form, Ozzy jokingly protested: “F*** off! You’re not marrying my daughter!”
**From Factory Worker to Metal God**
Born in Birmingham in 1948, Ozzy dropped out of school at 15 before forming Black Sabbath with Geezer Butler. His bat-biting antics and powerful vocals made him a rock legend.
**Global Tributes Pour In**
Fans worldwide flooded social media with memories after his passing. The Osbourne family requested privacy, calling the loss “beyond words.”
**A Legend’s Legacy**
Ozzy’s final performance encapsulated his career – raw, rebellious, and deeply connected to his fans. As he once said: “I don’t want to fade away. I want to go out with a bang.” And so he did.
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