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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal icon, dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal icon, dies at 76

Summary

Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of Black Sabbath, died at the age of 76. He passed away from Parkinson’s disease shortly after a farewell concert. His family shared that he died surrounded by loved ones.

Key Facts

  • Ozzy Osbourne was the lead singer of the band Black Sabbath.
  • He died at 76 years old and had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019.
  • He passed away shortly after a farewell concert in Birmingham, England.
  • Osbourne was a major figure in the development of heavy metal music.
  • He was known for a famous stage act where he bit the head off a bat.
  • Black Sabbath achieved significant success in the 1970s.
  • Osbourne later appeared on the reality TV show, The Osbournes.
  • He is survived by his wife, Sharon, and their three children – Kelly, Aimee, and Jack.

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