Ozzy Osbourne, the wailing Black Sabbath singer-turned-solo act who took the “Crazy Train” from a bleak childhood in working-class Birmingham, England, to heavy metal stardom, has died.
He was 76.
His family announced the rock legend's passing in a statement to the U.K. Press Association: “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. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
Word of Osbourne's demise came weeks after the ailing front man reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, for a triumphant final show in July 2025.
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Ozzy Osbourne, pioneering heavy metal singer and Black Sabbath frontman, dies at 76
Re: Ozzy Osbourne, pioneering heavy metal singer and Black Sabbath frontman, dies at 76
This.
Contrary to popular belief - Ozzy was actually a Christian. And had been for at least the past 30 years.
His lead guitarist Zakk Wylde is also a Christian.
Ozzy never had any demons, pentagrams or Satanic imagery onstage. Quite the opposite - His stages were almost always adorned with angels and crosses (and not upside down ones).
And even Black Sabbath, whilst touching upon Occult themes, was not Satanic. Tony Iommi is a Christian as well.
Ozzy has openly stated his belief in Jesus Christ.
Ozzy also never beat his kids or cheated on his wife. Sharon did, however, cheat on him and he forgave her.
Sometimes to fight the darkness, you have to work within it and learn about it. You cannot defeat an enemy without knowledge of said enemy.
Working in the dark to serve the light is a thing.
Even the bat incident was overblown - he thought it was a plastic bat, and was too hammered drunk to know the difference.
Was Ozzy perfect? Hell no. Not at all. Was he a role model? Probably not. But he also owned his imperfections.
And FWIW: He is NOWHERE near any of the Pedo lists.
Ozzy is NOT who many believe he was.
Contrary to popular belief - Ozzy was actually a Christian. And had been for at least the past 30 years.
His lead guitarist Zakk Wylde is also a Christian.
Ozzy never had any demons, pentagrams or Satanic imagery onstage. Quite the opposite - His stages were almost always adorned with angels and crosses (and not upside down ones).
And even Black Sabbath, whilst touching upon Occult themes, was not Satanic. Tony Iommi is a Christian as well.
Ozzy has openly stated his belief in Jesus Christ.
Ozzy also never beat his kids or cheated on his wife. Sharon did, however, cheat on him and he forgave her.
Sometimes to fight the darkness, you have to work within it and learn about it. You cannot defeat an enemy without knowledge of said enemy.
Working in the dark to serve the light is a thing.
Even the bat incident was overblown - he thought it was a plastic bat, and was too hammered drunk to know the difference.
Was Ozzy perfect? Hell no. Not at all. Was he a role model? Probably not. But he also owned his imperfections.
And FWIW: He is NOWHERE near any of the Pedo lists.
Ozzy is NOT who many believe he was.