In a heartbreaking announcement, the world mourns the loss of music icon Ozzy Osbourne, who tragically passed away this morning at the age of 76.

His family, including wife Sharon and their children Kelly, Jack, Aimee, and son Louis from a previous marriage, expressed their grief in a touching statement, saying, "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time."

Known as the Prince of Darkness, Osbourne was a founding member of the legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath, which took the music world by storm in 1968. With classic hits like "Paranoid," "Iron Man," and "War Pigs," he cemented his place in rock history.

After his departure from Black Sabbath in 1979, due to personal battles, Ozzy launched a remarkable solo career, starting with his groundbreaking 1980 album, "Blizzard of Ozz," featuring the iconic track "Crazy Train." He became notorious for his outrageous performances, including the infamous bat incident during a concert in 1982.

Osbourne's career was illustrious, with 13 studio albums and a double induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame—first with Black Sabbath in 2006 and then as a solo artist in 2024.

Beyond music, Ozzy's life was also documented in the reality TV series "The Osbournes," which showcased the chaotic yet humorous side of his family life with Sharon and their kids, revealing both the light-hearted moments and the darker struggles he faced with addiction and health.

In January 2020, Ozzy revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a condition he managed for years. Despite his struggles, he often expressed a defiant spirit, stating, "I’ve cheated death so many times... You’d go, ‘Well, it finally caught up with him,’ if you read, ‘Ozzy Osbourne never woke up this morning.’”

Osbourne battled various health issues over the years, including a severe infection in 2018 and multiple spinal surgeries following an accident.

As tributes pour in from fans and fellow artists alike, Ozzy's legacy as a rock legend and cultural icon will undoubtedly live on. Stay tuned for live updates and heartfelt remembrances from the music world.