US EditionBlack Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne dies age 76
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND, JUL 22 – Ozzy Osbourne died after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and other health issues, just weeks after his farewell concert with Black Sabbath in Birmingham, England.
- Ozzy Osbourne, the former Black Sabbath frontman, died at age 76 on July 22, 2025, ending a legendary music career.
- His death follows a life partly reshaped by the MTV reality show The Osbournes, which premiered on March 5, 2002, revealing his family life.
- The Osbournes humanized Ozzy by showing his caring family side against his dark musical persona, influencing future celebrity reality shows like Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
- The show won an Emmy, ran four seasons with 52 episodes, and was described as television's first reality sitcom that broadened his audience significantly.
- Ozzy’s legacy now blends his heavy metal impact with his role as a reality TV pioneer, suggesting his influence extends beyond music into popular culture.
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