Jack White, Metallica, Rob Zombie, Elton John and more paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the Black Sabbath frontman died at 76 on Tuesday morning. Osbourne had been recovering from several spinal surgeries as well as his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Osbourne’s family confirmed his death in a statement: “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.”
Osbourne announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020. In February 2023, he issued a statement saying that he was retiring from touring, citing spinal injuries he had sustained in a 2018 accident. The legendary rocker delves into his health issues and final concert in a separate documentary from Paramount+, titled “No Escape From Now,” which is set to premiere later this year.
Less than three weeks ago, Osbourne performed from a throne on stage at Villa Park, telling fans, “You’ve no idea how I feel — thank you from the bottom of my heart.” The concert was featured performances from Osbourne’s friends, including Metallica and Guns N’ Roses, and was billed as the heavy metal legend’s “final bow.”
Metallica’s official X account shared a photo of the band with Osbourne with a broken heart emoji.
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Jack White shared an image of a young Osbourne with the caption, “He made it.”
The official social media accounts for Rob Zombie posted a carousel of images of Osbourne, adding “Goodbye Ozzy. Thanks for everything. It was always a blast being around you. 🦇 You will be missed.”
Elton John said: “So sad to hear the news of @ozzyosbourne passing away. 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.”
Questlove shared on Instagram, “Long Live The Oz” and “Rest In Melody.”
Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones said in a tweet he was “very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne.” He continued, “What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham.”
Nancy Sinatra said on X: “So sad for all of you. His energy will soar through the Universe and live on forever.”
American singer-songwriter Ryan Adams penned a lengthy tribute post on Instagram titled “RIP Ozzy Osbourne.” He writes, “It’s hard to wake up on tour in a world without an Ozzy. I can’t imagine how hard this is for his loved ones and extended chosen family. ‘Diary of a Madman’ was the first cassette I bought that truly felt like I was holding a magical implement. It still is today. And all the rest followed. I am but just one of the endless list of lives your music inspired and changed forever.
To Jack, Kelly and Sharon and fam, we love you. My deepest condolences and love.”
David Draiman, lead singer of the heavy metal band Disturbed, wrote in a social media post, “Goodbye my dear teacher… …a father to all of us …my friend. I love you @OzzyOsbourne
and I will miss you terribly.”
Flavor Flav shared an image of himself with Osbourne and country star Jelly Roll, writing, “Man, real heart broken over the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, we go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the @rockhall last year. Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP.”
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From Variety US