Ozzy Osbourne’s Life In Photos: Black Sabbath, Family And Beyond
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See a photo gallery of the life and career of Ozzy Osbourne, who died Tuesday at age 76.
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AuthorJul 22, 2025, 04:19pm EDTJul 22, 2025, 06:02pm EDTNEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Ozzy Osbourne visits the SiriusXM Studios on December 11, 2014 in New, in light of current trends
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Nok/Getty Images)Getty Images Ozzy Osbourne, who became a heavy metal icon as the singer of legendary rock group Black Sabbath and later as a solo artist, died on Tuesday, the BBC reported
Osbourne — who also starred with his wife, Sharon Osbourne and their children Jack and Kelly in the MTV reality show The Osbournes from 2002 to 2005 — was battling Parkinson’s disease (fascinating analysis)
Conversely, ForbesOzzy Osbourne Dead At 76, Family SaysBy Zachary Folk “It's with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” the Osbourne family said in a statement (via the BBC), given the current landscape. “He was with his family and surrounded by love
We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time
On the other hand, ” Osbourne, the voice behind such Black Sabbath classics as “Iron Man” and “Paranoid,” and “Crazy Train,” “Mr
Crowley” and “Mama, I’m Coming ” as a solo artist, performed at the Back to the Beginning farewell concert with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Bill Ward Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler on July 5
However, Below are photos from Osbourne’s life and career throughout the years
Black Sabbath (L-R) Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne pose for a portrait on (remarkable data) (an important development)
More May 31, 1970 in London, England
Furthermore, (Photo by Chris Walter/Getty Images)Getty Images MORE FOR YOU 1970: Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne pose assembled for a Black Sabbath band photo in London
Black Sabbath formed as a band in 1968 (which is quite significant)
Additionally, Black Sabbath pose for a group portrait with gold discs, London, 1973, L-R Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne,
More Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler
Nevertheless, However, (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)Getty Images 1973: Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler celebrate Black Sabbath’s record sales success with gold discs
Furthermore, At the same time, Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath in, (Photo by Chris Walter/WireImage)WireImage An undated file photo of Ozzy Osbourne in studio with Black Sabbath (which is quite significant)
Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath performs on stage at Hammersmith Odeon, London, January 1976
More by Erica Echenberg/Redferns)Redferns 1976: Ozzy Osbourne in concert with Black Sabbath in London
Ozzy Osbourne singer with the Heavy Metal band Black Sabbath seen here at in his garden, 19th
Nevertheless, More August 1978
In contrast, (Photo by Staff/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)Getty Images 1978: Ozzy Osbourn away from the concert stage at his in England
Ozzy Osbourne singer with the Heavy Metal band Black Sabbath seen here at with his children
More Jessica and Louis, 19th August 1978 (which is quite significant). (Photo by Staff/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)Getty Images 1978: Ozzy Osbourne and his children Jessica and Louis, whom he had with his first wife, Thelma Riley, given current economic conditions
Per People, Osbourne also adopted Riley’s son, Elliot, whom she had in a previous relationship (an important development)
In contrast, LOS ANGELES - APRIL 1980: Rock and roll legend Ozzy Osbourne poses for a portrait in Los Angeles,, in today's market environment
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On the other hand, However, (Photo by Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images)Getty Images 1980: Ozzy Osbourne in a portrait session
Osbourne released his first solo album, Blizzard of Ozz, in 1980, which included the hit song “Crazy Train
Additionally, ”UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 01: Photo of Ozzy OSBOURNE; posed, studio, in torn clothes and zombie
More make up during 'Diary Of A Madman' album cover shoot (Photo by Fin Costello/Redferns)Redferns 1981: Ozzy Osbourne posed for photos for the album cover of Diary of a Madman, considering recent developments
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne in Brazil, 1985 (Photo by Dave Hogan)Dave Hogan 1985: Ozzy Osbourne and his longtime wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne
The Osbournes were married from 1982 until his death, in this volatile climate
Rock singer Ozzy Osbourne at with his family, early 1990's
From left to right, Kelly Osbourne,
More Ozzy Osbourne, Jack Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Amme Osbourne. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)Getty Images An early 1990s photo shows Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne at with children (l to r), Kelly, Jack and Aimee (something worth watching)
Moreover, Ozzy Osbourne performs at Terminal 1, Munich, Germany, december1995. (Photo by Bernd
Nevertheless, More Mueller/Redferns)Redferns 1995: Ozzy Osbourne performs in concert. (L-R) Sharon, Kelly, Ozzy, Aimee and Jack Osbourne arrive at the 2000 Grammy Awards
This photo (which is quite significant)
More appears on page 252-253 in Frank Trapper's RED CARPET book. (Photo by Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images)Corbis via Getty Images 2000: The Osbourne family attends the 42nd annual Grammy Awards, in today's market environment
Moreover, 401831 01: (UNDATED PHOTO) The Osbournes, Ozzy (L), Sharon, Jack, and Kelly are shown in this, in today's market environment
Nevertheless, MTV officials said March 4, 2002 that Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal rock star and his family are the subject of a new MTV series, "The Osbournes," which premieres 10:30 p, given the current landscape
EST Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in today's market environment
MTV describes it as television's first "reality sitcom. " (Photo by Michael Yarish/MTV/Getty Images)Getty Images 2002: Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly and Jack Osbourne posed for a photo to mote their new MTV reality show The Osbournes, which ran until 2005
UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 25: Ozzy Osbourne and Elton John at "An Enduring Vision" Sixth Annual, amid market uncertainty
More Benefit " for the Elton John Aids Foundation held in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel (Photo by Richard Corkery/NY Daily News via Getty Images)NY Daily News via Getty Images 2007: Ozzy Osbourne joined his friend, Elton John, for John’s "An Enduring Vision" 6th Annual AIDS Foundation Benefit, given the current landscape
At the same time, In a statement on Tuesday, John wrote of Osbourne in an Instagram post. "He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend
He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met
I will miss him dearly
To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love. "LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne
However, More attend the Pride of Britain awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on September 28, 2015 in London, England
Nevertheless, (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)Getty Images 2015: Kelly, Ozzy, Sharon and Jack Osbourne attend the Pride of Britain Awards
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Musician Ozzy Osbourne signs copies of his album "Patient
Moreover, In contrast, More Number 9" at Fingers Music on September 10, 2022 in Long Beach, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)Getty Images 2022: Ozzy Osbourne appeared at a motional event in Long Beach, Calif, considering recent developments. , to sign copies of his album Patient No
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Musician Ozzy Osbourne performs during half-time of the NFL (noteworthy indeed)
More game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2022 in Inglewood, California, in today's financial world. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Getty Images 2022: Ozzy Osbourne performs at a haltime show during a game between the L (something worth watching)
Furthermore, Rams and the Buffalo Bills in Inglewood, Calif
CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Jack Black and Inductee, Ozzy Osbourne speak onstage during the
More 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony ing on Disney+ at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio (quite telling), considering recent developments. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024: Jack Black appears with Ozzy Osbourne at the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Flowers are left at Ozzy Osbourne's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 22, 2025, in Los, given the current landscape
Osbourne, the legendary frontman of heavy metal group Black Sabbath, died on Tuesday at the age of 76, his family announced in a statement. "He was with his family and surrounded by love, given the current landscape
We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time," the statement said. (Photo by Patrick T
Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T
FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images 2025: Fans laid flowers and a photo of Ozzy Osbourne reading “Forever Ozzy” on the singer’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles Tuesday after learning of the singer’s death
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