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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman, dies aged 76
Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76.The Black Sabbath frontman died on Tuesday morning, his family said in a statement.
His death comes just weeks after the band performed its Back to the Beginning farewell gig in Birmingham.
His family said: “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.”
Osbourne announced in 2020 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Two weeks ago, he played a farewell concert in Birmingham, seated on a black throne festooned with a bat.
Despite his frailty, he performed five songs with his solo band and four with Black Sabbath at the concert, which was held at Villa Park and billed as a celebration of his career.
His wife, Sharon, said when the concert was announced that he had been determined to say a proper goodbye to his fans. “This is his full stop,” she said.
It was an emotional gig, with Osbourne telling fans: “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” The event was said to have raised £140 million for charity.
