**Rock Legend Ozzy Osbourne Passes at 76**
Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic \u201cPrince of Darkness\u201d and Black Sabbath frontman, has died after years of health struggles including Parkinson\u2019s disease. The rock star passed peacefully surrounded by family on [date].<\/p>\n\n\n\n
**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 \u2013 his first show in seven years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
**Going Out On His Terms**
\u201cI had to go back to the beginning,\u201d Ozzy said of choosing Birmingham for his final concert. His wife Sharon revealed he\u2019d trained daily with a therapist to make the show possible, calling it \u201chis thank you to the fans.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
**A Night to Remember**
The concert became a family affair when daughter Kelly got engaged onstage to Slipknot\u2019s Sid Wilson. True to form, Ozzy jokingly protested: \u201cF*** off! You\u2019re not marrying my daughter!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
**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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
**Global Tributes Pour In**
Fans worldwide flooded social media with memories after his passing. The Osbourne family requested privacy, calling the loss \u201cbeyond words.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
**A Legend\u2019s Legacy**
Ozzy\u2019s final performance encapsulated his career \u2013 raw, rebellious, and deeply connected to his fans. As he once said: \u201cI don\u2019t want to fade away. I want to go out with a bang.\u201d And so he did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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