Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed today. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, just hours after posting one final, haunting photo from backstage. His last message came mere hours after the emotional Black Sabbath final show in Birmingham, making the moment all the more poignant.
Before he died, Osbourne shared a backstage snapshot featuring a poster titled “Back to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow”—a fitting tribute to the past and a farewell to fans. His final Instagram post, filled with gratitude and nostalgia, now serves as a historic marker of a life defined by music, rebellion, and unwavering passion.
A Farewell Concert That Defined An Era
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On July 5, Osbourne gave his final public performance at Villa Park. Seated on a gothic throne due to his advancing Parkinson’s disease, he delivered a five-song solo set before rejoining drummer Bill Ward, guitarist Tony Iommi, and bassist Geezer Butler for a reunion. Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool, and other rock legends also performed at the event, which drew over 40,000 fans.
The performance, billed as Back to the Beginning, marked Black Sabbath’s final show. Osbourne energized the crowd with powerful renditions of fan favorites. Greeting the audience with, “Let the madness begin!” he closed with the energy that defined his legacy. Just two weeks later, fans would learn the farewell had carried deeper meaning.
His Final Moments And Eerie Farewell
Hours before he died, Osbourne posted a backstage image highlighting the poster above his dressing room. The photo carried an eerie sense of closure—an unspoken goodbye from the Prince of Darkness. Fans flooded his page with messages like, “Thank you for everything” and “You’ll always be remembered.”
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020, Osbourne also underwent spinal surgery in 2023. Despite health setbacks, he summoned the strength to appear on stage one final time. That last photo now reads not as a promotion, but as a quiet and dignified exit from the spotlight.