Ozzy Osbourne death updates: Heartbroken Black Sabbath bandmate pays emotional tribute

Ozzy Osbourne’s death has sent shockwaves around the world, and among those mourning the legendary rocker is musician Yungblud, who shared a close bond with the Prince of Darkness.

The 27-year-old performer, real name Dominic Harrison, made a surprise appearance at Ozzy’s recent Back to the Beginning farewell concert. In the wake of the devastating news, Yungblud took to social media to honour his late friend.

He posted two poignant black-and-white photos taken before the Villa Park performance, capturing the moment he gifted Ozzy a special necklace. Alongside the images, he wrote: “But as it is written with legends, they seem to know the things that we don't. I will never forget you – you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage.”

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The unexpected passing of Ozzy Osbourne has left fans and loved ones reeling, with a close friend admitting his death was "unexpected to be this soon". Yet in the midst of heartbreak, it's been revealed the music legend fulfilled one final wish before he died.

Despite ongoing struggles with his health, the Black Sabbath frontman managed to see through a long-held dream he shared with wife Sharon — returning home to the English countryside.

Ozzy and Sharon, who married in 1982, had spoken openly about their desire to leave the United States behind and settle once more in rural Buckinghamshire. That wish came true in the final two years of Ozzy’s life, when the couple quietly relocated to their mansion in the Home Counties.

The move offered the pair the peace and privacy they longed for, away from the spotlight, as Ozzy faced the final stages of his illness.

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Just days before his death at 76, Ozzy Osbourne was seen smiling and relaxed in a touching TikTok video shared by daughter Kelly Osbourne.

The short clip, posted just 48 hours before the legendary Black Sabbath frontman passed away, shows Ozzy enjoying a quiet morning with Kelly and her son Sidney. Seated at the breakfast table, the rock icon looked calm and cheerful, sipping his coffee while immersed in his iPad.

Wearing his signature long hair tied back in a bun and a pair of headphones over his ears, Ozzy appeared at ease despite his long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. At one point in the video, he glanced up and acknowledged the camera, offering a warm, playful gesture to fans watching online.

The post, which quickly attracted nearly 90,000 likes, showed a softer, more personal side of the Prince of Darkness, who had given his final performance with Black Sabbath just days earlier.

It was a poignant glimpse of a music legend at peace, surrounded by family, shortly before his death.

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Planet Rock has posted a video via its X account showing how fans descended on the centre of Birmingham to be together in their grief and celebrate the city's most legendary Heavy Metal star.

The New York Post has submitted a post via its X account showing a bunch of flowers laid on the lawn outside Ozzy Osbourne's home.

Fox News have posted this iconic mugshot of Ozzy when he was arrested.

Ozzy ended up in a Memphis drunk tank following his May 14, 1984, tour stop at the Mid-South Coliseum.

The heavy metal icon was arrested at 12:30AM on a misdemeanor charge of public intoxication after police reportedly found him “staggering drunk” in the city’s famous Beale Street entertainment district.

Reflecting on his struggles with substance abuse, Osbourne later admitted: “See, I can’t have a casual line of coke – that doesn’t equate in my head. I never went to the bar for a drink; I never smoked a joint. I used to go into a bar to get absolutely shitfaced. It didn’t really occur to me that other people were going there for a drink.”

After spending five hours sobering up in a Memphis jail cell, Osbourne was released and did not face a court appearance. He resumed his Bark at the Moon tour shortly afterward, performing in Nashville, Tennessee, and Jacksonville, Florida, in the days that followed.

Motorhead said they had lost a "dear friend today" after the death of Ozzy.

In a social media post, they said: "We lost our dear friend today today. Ozzy was a pioneer, a guiding force for all in hard rock and metal, and a great guy too.

"Lemmy and Ozzy were brothers in arms who enjoyed many adventures together, and his loss is seismic. RIP Ozzy, we will always love and celebrate you..."

Ozzy once met Queen Elizabeth II during her Golden Jubilee weekend. He was standing next to singer-actor Cliff Richard. “She took one look at the two of us, said ‘Oh, so this is what they call variety, is it?’ then cracked up laughing. I honestly thought that Sharon had slipped some acid into my cornflakes that morning,” he wrote in the book I Am Ozzy.

Ozzy and Sharon had made it clear that they wanted to move back to the UK from the United States.

Amidst his health battle, Ozzy was desperate to return home, and had been expected to return to his and Sharon's Buckinghamshire home.

After living in Los Angeles for 20 years, he said in August 2022: "Everything's f***ing ridiculous (in America)."

It seems he achieved his final wish, as the family shared the location as "Birmingham, England," as they announced Ozzy's death, seemingly revealing that he had returned home one final time.

Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has spoken out on social to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.

He penned he was "so glad" he and Ozzy were able to perform for a final time together in Black Sabbath's final performance at Villa Park on July 5.

He wrote on Instagram: "Goodbye dear friend- thanks for all those years- we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston- who’d have thought, eh? So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston. Love you," alongside a picture of the two together.

Ozzy's Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi has broken his silence on social media to say he was "lost for words" after hearing of Ozzy's death.

He wrote on Instagram: "I just can't believe it! My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park.

"It's just such heartbreaking news that I can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother. My thoughts go out to Sharon and all the Osbourne family. Rest in peace Oz. Tony."

Ozzy may have been battling Parkinson's disease, but according to Mail Online, sources close to the family say that his death was "unexpected to be this soon", but they added that his children had been grateful to have been with him in his final days.

Footballing legend David Beckham has also spoken out to pay tribute to Ozzy.

He wrote: "So sad to see Ozzy leave us. Thank you for entertaining us. Sending love to Sharon, the kids and family."

Singer Rod Stewart paid tribute to Ozzy as he wrote on Instagram: "Bye, Bye Ozzy. Sleep well, my friend. I’ll see you up there – later rather than sooner."

BBC Radio 1 presenter Jack Saunders interrupted the broadcast to pay tribute to Ozzy following his death.

He said on air: "We bring you the sad news that Ozzy Osbourne has sadly passed away at the age of 76," he said. Jack went on to add: "The Prince of Darkness himself, the frontman of one of the most important heavy metal bands, Black Sabbath, whose second album, Paranoid, remains without doubt the most influential metal album of all time.

"If you've had a chance to listen to the album, you'll know when I say this. But if not, the riffs were cutthroat and raw and I mean, there really wasn't a consideration to be something or play up to a certain way. There was only concern to be heard.

"And this track that I want to play you from Black Sabbath tonight was the opener to the album. It was emblematic, set the tone and completely ambitious in its time, which was 1970, by the way. Fresh off the back of the chokehold of The Beatles, this felt like something fresh and different and exciting.

"And Ozzy's voice felt timelessly evil, filled with temptation and snare. There was no way once you heard Ozzy do his thing that you were going anywhere but listening to Black Sabbath. Riding the rhythm and blues that had so far shaped the sound of rock and roll, Ozzy Osbourne, on this track and beyond, shaped himself as the Prince of Darkness. Rest in peace, to a legend."

After seeing her dad perform in his final ever Black Sabbath gig, his daughter Kelly posted on Instagram: "To say that yesterday was magic was an understatement! I can’t even wright this without tears streaming down my face! Thank you to everyone who came to support my dad. Thank you to the fans who without we are nothing! My dad got his moment in the sun! He was able to say thank you and good bye in the most beautiful way!"

The Parkinson's Foundation have paid a poignant tribute to Ozzy following his sad death. He announced his diagnosis with the disease in 2020, and had been left unable to walk earlier this year.

The foundation wrote: "

They said: "The Parkinson's Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing of music legend Ozzy Osbourne, just weeks after his farewell show. Since his Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2019, Osbourne publicly shared his journey and brought greater awareness to the challenges of living with PD.

"We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans as we honour his legacy and continue to fight for everyone impacted by Parkinson's. If you or a loved one are struggling with a diagnosis, you are not alone. Learn more about how we can help at http://Parkinson.org or call our free Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO."

Sharon and Ozzy's children issued a short statement as they announced Ozzy's death.

They wrote on social media: "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. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis."

In one of his final interviews, Ozzy spoke about his condition, saying: "I have made it to 2025. I can't walk, but you know what I was thinking over the holidays? For all my complaining, I'm still alive.

"I may be moaning that I can't walk but I look down the road and there's people that didn’t do half as much as me and didn't make it."

Osbourne continued: "Sharon said to me recently, 'If you had to do it over again, would you change anything?'

"I answered, 'No, I had a f***ing great time.'"

Ozzy's beloved football team Aston Villa has spoken out to pay tribute to the music legend, who hailed from Birmingham.

They penned: "Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rockstar and Villan, Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. Growing up in Aston, not far from Villa Park, Ozzy always held a special connection to the club and the community he came from.

"The thoughts of everyone at Aston Villa are with his wife Sharon, his family, friends, and countless fans at this extremely difficult time. Rest in peace, Ozzy."

Queen legend Brian May spoke out to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.

He wrote on Instagram: "So sad to hear of Ozzie's passing. His last appearance at Villa Park was a glorious way to say goodbye - the love in that place for him was gigantic. I'm grateful I was able to have a few quiet words with him after the show. And happy to know he passed peacefully with his loving family close by. But the world will miss Ozzie's unique presence and fearless talent. My heartfelt consolations to Sharon and their great family. And to Bill and Geezer and my dear friend Tony - for this is family - I know only too well. REST IN PEACE dear Ozzie."

Ozzy Osbourne got the chance to see his daughter Kelly Osborne get engaged to her boyfriend Sid Wilson backstage at his final concert.

Sharon and Ozzy's daughter shared a video of the moment Slipknot star Sid popped the question to her backstage, with Ozzy present.

Ozzy's son Jack spoke warmly of his father just days before his death. Speaking at a screening of The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, he said: "What are my three words to describe my dad? I would say funny, unique and powerful. "He is an incredible man. He really is. His contribution to music is bigger than his faults. This whole weekend has been emotional."

Jack added: "We do have the film on the way. We have a lot of good forward momentum on the Ozzy biopic. We have a director attached now and the script is done and Sony Studios is going to be producing it.

“We are really excited about it so maybe we will do the premiere here in Birmingham. It is about to go through a script rewrite. It’s going to be raw. We are not pulling any punches, we are really laying it all out. The director we have is absolutely phenomenal. I can’t say who he is but we are very lucky to have him and he is a die hard fan. I have the smiley knee tattoos that my dad has and he (our director) has them too. The film is in good hands."

"If the evil overlords of Hollywood give us the green light we could be filming in the spring so maybe it will be out summer 2027 fingers crossed."

Rapper Yungblud paid a heartbroken tribute to Ozzy, calling him "full of life" even in his final days.

He penned on social media: "I didn’t think you would leave so soon. The last time we met, you were so full of life, and your laugh filled up the room.

"But as it is written with legends, they seem to know the things that we don’t. I will never forget you - you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage. Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own. You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough. You took us on your adventure - an adventure that started it all."

He went on to add: "I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time."

Ozzy's poignant thoughts about his farewell performance with Black Sabbath have resurfaced. When asked about the Back to the Beginning performance at Villa Park, the music icon commented: "It's a goodbye as far as my live performances go, and what a way to go out."

Ozzy had been dead set on giving fans a good final show while suffering ill health in his final month.

In May, he told Sirius XM: "I am in heavy training because I haven't done any physical work for the last seven years.

"By hook or by crook. I've got to make it there. I have got this trainer guy who helps people get back to normal. It's hard going, but he's convinced that he can pull it off for me. I'm giving it everything I've got.

"It's endurance. The first thing that goes when you're laid up is your stamina. I am having my blood pressure taken 15 times a day... I've got this f***ing device on my finger. It's a monitor to say how my heart rate is. I'm constantly in training seven days a week I've got this guy who's virtually living with me, and I'm in bed by seven."

Before his death, Ozzy had confirmed he had been left unable to walk after battling Parkinson's disease since 2020.

As well as suffering a fall in 2019, he also had extensive spinal surgery in 2023. Read about his health battles here.

Elton John has said he was "so sad to hear the news" of Osbourne's death.

He wrote in an Instagram post: "He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend."

"He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love."

Tributes have been pouring in from Ozzy's fellow musicians as UB40 singer Ali Campbell, wrote: "Rest In Peace Ozzy. The Prince of Darkness. A true Birmingham legend. The undisputed king of heavy metal. You didn't just shape a culture, you defined it. You led from the front and never looked back. My thoughts are with Sharon and the entire Osbourne family during this time."

Legendary music star Ronnie Wood of Rolling Stones penned on social media: "I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne. What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham."

Ozzy's sad death comes just a day after he posted about Black Sabbath on his social media to followers. He shared a backstage picture of the rock band's Back to the Beginning tour, with the bottom line reading "The Final Show".

Ozzy reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates for the final time as he shared his final message to fans while leaving the stage.

After singing all of their greatest hits, he said to the crowd: ""You've no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart." Ozzy's final message to his fans on stage summarised his outrageous stage persona as he said: "Thank you for everything, you guys are f***ing amazing. Birmingham Forever."

Black Sabbath have paid an emotional two word tribute to Ozzy following the news of his death.

They shared an image of him on stage at Villa Park as they simply penned: "Ozzy Forever" in a poignant statement.

Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne has died aged 76 after battling Parkinson's disease since 2020.