Ozzy Osbourne’s final curtain call remembered as cause of death revealed
TOI World Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Aug 06, 2025, 23:37 IST
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Highlight of the story: Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic "Prince of Darkness," passed away at 76 due to cardiac arrest, with contributing factors including coronary artery disease and Parkinson's. His death certificate was filed in London. The Black Sabbath frontman died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a final emotional performance and reunion with his bandmates in Birmingham.
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, widely revered as the “Prince of Darkness,” passed away on July 22 at the age of 76. The official cause of death has now been confirmed as cardiac arrest, according to his death certificate filed in London. The certificate lists "out-of-hospital cardiac arrest" and "acute myocardial infarction" as the primary causes, with contributing factors including coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease with autonomic dysfunction.
Osbourne died peacefully at his home in Buckinghamshire, England, surrounded by family. His daughter, Aimée Osbourne, formally submitted the certificate, which was first reported by The Sun.
The frontman of Black Sabbath had long been open about his health struggles. He revealed his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2020 and shared in interviews earlier this year that he was no longer able to walk, though he noted that his voice remained as strong as ever. Despite his deteriorating health, Osbourne took the stage one last time just weeks before his death in a deeply emotional performance in Birmingham titled Back to the Beginning. The show included a solo set and a long-awaited reunion with his Black Sabbath bandmates—their first performance together in more than two decades.
A private funeral was held on July 25 at his Buckinghamshire estate. The intimate ceremony was attended by close friends, family, and notable figures from the music industry, including James Hetfield, Elton John, Marilyn Manson, Zakk Wylde, Yungblud, and Corey Taylor of Slipknot. Days later, on July 30, thousands of fans filled the streets of Birmingham to pay tribute to one of the most influential voices in rock history.
Born in Birmingham in 1948, Osbourne rose to prominence in the early 1970s as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath, a band often credited with shaping the heavy metal genre. His dark, theatrical persona and powerful vocals made him a cultural icon. After parting ways with the band, Osbourne launched a successful solo career in the 1980s, releasing iconic albums that cemented his status in rock history.
In the early 2000s, Osbourne gained a new generation of fans through the hit reality series The Osbournes, which offered a chaotic and humorous glimpse into his family life. Over the years, he earned five Grammy Awards, including Best Metal Performance in 1994. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice—first as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006 and again as a solo artist in 2024.
Osbourne leaves behind a towering legacy that spans music, television, and pop culture. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Osbourne, and their children Jack, Kelly, Aimée, Louis, Jessica, and Elliot.
His voice, his presence, and his influence continue to echo through the world of rock. Ozzy Osbourne may have left the stage for the last time, but his legacy will never fade.
Osbourne died peacefully at his home in Buckinghamshire, England, surrounded by family. His daughter, Aimée Osbourne, formally submitted the certificate, which was first reported by The Sun.
The frontman of Black Sabbath had long been open about his health struggles. He revealed his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2020 and shared in interviews earlier this year that he was no longer able to walk, though he noted that his voice remained as strong as ever. Despite his deteriorating health, Osbourne took the stage one last time just weeks before his death in a deeply emotional performance in Birmingham titled Back to the Beginning. The show included a solo set and a long-awaited reunion with his Black Sabbath bandmates—their first performance together in more than two decades.
A private funeral was held on July 25 at his Buckinghamshire estate. The intimate ceremony was attended by close friends, family, and notable figures from the music industry, including James Hetfield, Elton John, Marilyn Manson, Zakk Wylde, Yungblud, and Corey Taylor of Slipknot. Days later, on July 30, thousands of fans filled the streets of Birmingham to pay tribute to one of the most influential voices in rock history.
Born in Birmingham in 1948, Osbourne rose to prominence in the early 1970s as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath, a band often credited with shaping the heavy metal genre. His dark, theatrical persona and powerful vocals made him a cultural icon. After parting ways with the band, Osbourne launched a successful solo career in the 1980s, releasing iconic albums that cemented his status in rock history.
In the early 2000s, Osbourne gained a new generation of fans through the hit reality series The Osbournes, which offered a chaotic and humorous glimpse into his family life. Over the years, he earned five Grammy Awards, including Best Metal Performance in 1994. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice—first as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006 and again as a solo artist in 2024.
Osbourne leaves behind a towering legacy that spans music, television, and pop culture. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Osbourne, and their children Jack, Kelly, Aimée, Louis, Jessica, and Elliot.
His voice, his presence, and his influence continue to echo through the world of rock. Ozzy Osbourne may have left the stage for the last time, but his legacy will never fade.