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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Roisin O'Connor

Ozzy Osbourne dies weeks after epic farewell show

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  • Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic "Prince of Darkness" and "Godfather of Metal" from Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76.
  • A family statement confirmed he was surrounded by his family when he passed away.
  • Born in Birmingham, England, he co-founded Black Sabbath in 1967, achieving significant success with albums like their self-titled debut and Paranoid.
  • Known for his wild antics, including biting the head off a bat, Osbourne endured decades of hard living, drug and alcohol abuse, and various controversies.
  • Despite later health issues, he remained active, releasing a Grammy-winning solo album in 2022 and performed his final show at “Back to the Beginning” concert at Villa Park in Birmingham.

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Ozzy Osbourne, prince of darkness who rose to fame with Black Sabbath, dies aged 76

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