Ozzy Osbourne is dead at 76, as the icon’s fans mourn on social media

Heavy Metal has lost one of its most noisy voices today. Ozzy Osbourne – The emblematic singer of Black Sabbath, solo artist and improbable reality TV – died at the age of 76. The BBC confirmed its death after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
With a career extending over five decades, Osbourne was not only a rock star – it was a cultural force. From Pioneer of British Heavy Metal sound to the redefinition of celebrity with the MTV reality show MTV OsbournesHis influence has reached far beyond music. His family confirmed the news in a sincere declaration published Tuesday, saying that he died that morning “surrounded by love”.
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“It is with more sadness that simple words cannot reveal that we must point out that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne died this morning,” the statement said. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family intimacy at the moment.”
The news of his death struck social media, with fans, musicians and celebrities paying homage. On Instagram, artists like Metallica, Jack White, Billie Joe Armstrong, Elton John, Tom Morello and Questlove shared messages in honor of the legend of rock. Many others have joined X, offering condolences and celebrating Osbourne’s lasting impact.
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