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Ozzy Osbourne dies, weeks after farewell show

Ozzy Osbourne dies, weeks after farewell show

Summary

Ozzy Osbourne, the famous rock musician known for his role in Black Sabbath, has died at 76. He passed away in the UK, weeks after performing his final concert in his hometown. His family announced his passing without specifying the cause of death.

Key Facts

  • Ozzy Osbourne was the lead singer of Black Sabbath, a band credited with creating heavy metal music.
  • He was known as the "Prince of Darkness" and performed a farewell concert just weeks before his death.
  • Osbourne was born in Birmingham, England, and joined Black Sabbath in the late 1960s.
  • The band released several successful albums, including "Paranoid" and "Master of Reality."
  • After leaving Black Sabbath, Osbourne had a successful solo career with hits like "Crazy Train."
  • He was famous for his wild stage antics and struggles with alcohol and drug use.
  • Osbourne's life was featured in the MTV reality show "The Osbournes," which showed his family life.
  • He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 and had several other health issues.

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