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Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76: Tributes flood in from across world of entertainment for ‘beloved’ Black Sabbath frontman

Birmingham-born Osbourne was at forefront of the heavy metal scene and played Villa Park weeks ago

Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne death latest: World mourns ‘unmatched’ Black Sabbath star as wife Sharon shares statement

Black Sabbath frontman died just weeks after an epic farewell show featuring performances from Metallica, Yungblud, Guns N’ Roses and Osbourne himself

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and icon of British heavy metal, dies aged 76

The singer, who later became famous on reality TV show The Osbournes, dies less than three weeks after retirement concert

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In Pictures: Hellraiser Ozzy Osbourne toned down his act to reach wider audience

Guided by wife and manager Sharon, the Black Sabbath frontman cleaned up his act to become a reality TV stalwart.

Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne’s life and career in photos as tributes paid to Prince of Darkness

Guided by wife and manager Sharon, the Black Sabbath frontman cleaned up his act to become a reality TV stalwart.

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne, prince of darkness and Black Sabbath frontman, dies aged 76

‘Godfather of Metal’ bit the head off a dead bat and starred in his own reality TV show. He leaves behind a legacy as one of the most colourful showmen in rock ’n’ roll

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne dies at the age of 76, family announces

He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019.

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Ozzy Osbourne dies 'surrounded by love' at the age of 76, family says

Ozzy Osbourne has died “surrounded by love” at the age of 76, a statement from his family said

The National (Scotland)

Who do we contact about putting this photo of Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler with the Backstreet Boys up in the National Portrait Gallery?

The fact that we didn’t hear Backstreet’s Back at Back To The Beginning is a crime, really

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Jason Momoa feared 's******* my pants' hosting Black Sabbath's final gig

Jason Momoa gets "terrified" whenever he has to speak or perform onstage.

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Black Sabbath's farewell gig becomes feature-length film

Black Sabbath's final gig at Villa Park in Birmingham is being turned into a concert film.

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Alice Cooper says Ozzy Osbourne sacrificed his health for 'rock 'n' roll'

Alice Cooper has declared Ozzy Osbourne "deserved" a massive celebration of his career at the recent Black Sabbath reunion gig but fears the veteran rocker was "not in great shape" as he sacrificed his health for "rock 'n' roll".

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Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning extravaganza is coming out in cinemas

Ozzy Osbourne’s blockbuster farewell will be turned into a concert film and hit theatre screens in 2026

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Yungblud releases live cover of Black Sabbath's Changes for charity

Yungblud is raising funds for charities close to idol Ozzy Osbourne's heart with his cover of Changes from Back To The Beginning.

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Missing Black Sabbath? Here are 10 bands that will fill the Sabbath-shaped hole in your life

Black Sabbath may be no more, but there are still plenty of bands they’ve inspired out there

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"Thank you for a lifetime of beauty, horror, love, power, happiness, melancholy." Soundgarden salute the "majestic brilliance" of Black Sabbath, and say they were "super bummed" at not being able to play the band's Back To The Beginning show

The Independent UK

Kelly Osbourne slams rumors about dad Ozzy’s health after Parkinson’s diagnosis

Kelly previously denied claims that her father was ‘dying’ amid his Parkinson’s diagnosis

Louder

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: July 14, 2025

Eight new songs you need to hear right now from Jack Black, Halestorm, 38 Special and more

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Nikki Sixx reveals why Motley Crue didn’t play Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s farewell gig: “We have been having health issues within the band”

Ozzy gave Motley Crue a leg-up in their early days – but they weren’t at the Back To The Beginning show

Guitar World

“With him doing his own set – which I didn't think he should do – I didn't want him to get burnt out”: Tony Iommi reflects on Black Sabbath’s final performance, his concerns over Ozzy's solo set – and reveals the songs they rehearsed but didn’t play

Concerns about the show’s scheduling and drummer Bill Ward’s first Sabbath gig in 20 years cut Sabbath’s final set to just four songs. Iommi says there was a couple more in the tank

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"This song is written for all the families torn apart by the recent immigrant purges and kidnappings": Tom Morello releases powerful new single in support of immigrant rights across America

Pretend to Remember Me arrives a week after Rage Against The Machine man Morello directed Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning celebration

MusicRadar

“The day Randy died was the greatest tragedy of my life": Ozzy Osbourne thought he was finished after he was fired by Black Sabbath. Then along came a guitarist named Randy Rhoads

Rhoads inspired the greatest music Ozzy ever made outside of Sabbath

The Independent UK

Yungblud presented Ozzy Osbourne with personalised gift before Black Sabbath farewell

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Tony Iommi compared Bill Ward to a Lord Of The Rings monster at Black Sabbath’s epic farewell gig: “You look like Gollum!”

As Ward issues a heartfelt thank you to his bandmates and fans, Sabbath’s guitarist admits he likened the drummer’s appearance when topless to an emaciated hobbit

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath concert raised $190 million for charity

Tom Morello, the event’s musical director, reported the huge fundraising total on social media

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