Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne passes away at 76

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Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath, passed away at the age of 76 on Tuesday.

In a statement, his family expressed their profound sadness at his passing and requested privacy during this difficult time.

Osbourne recently bid farewell to his music career with a final concert in Birmingham, England. The event, held on July 5, featured performances from renowned artists like Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, and Jack Black.

Osbourne is survived by his wife Sharon, daughters Kelly and Aimee, son Jack, daughter Jessica, and sons Elliot and Louis.

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2003, Osbourne chose to keep his condition private until 2020.

The rock legend, known for hits like “Iron Man,” revealed his struggles with mobility on his Sirius XM show earlier this year. Despite his health challenges, Osbourne remained resilient and grateful for his life.

His daughter Kelly clarified in a social media post that while his health had declined, he was not in a terminal condition.

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Contribution from The Associated Press.