Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76: Black Sabbath legend was battling Parkinson’s; mourned by fans worldwide

British heavy-metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, known for his dark stage persona and iconic role as lead singer of Black Sabbath, died on Tuesday at the age of 76 — just weeks after performing his farewell show. In a statement, his family said: “It is with more sadness than words can express that we share the news of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing this morning. He was surrounded by his family and love. We request privacy during this difficult time.”Osbourne’s death comes just weeks after what he had called his final live show. He had been struggling with health issues in recent years, including Parkinson’s disease, which he revealed in 2020.