Ozzy Osbourne is dead: Music world mourns the loss of heavy metal icon

The music world mourns the greatest icon: Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary front man of Black Sabbath and pioneer of the heavy metal, died on Tuesday at the age of 76. After years of struggle against Parkinson’s disease and the consequences of several spine operations, the “Prince of Darkness” succumbed to his suffering – surrounded by his family.

“It is with more grief than mere words can express that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne died this morning, “. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect the privacy of our family at that time.”

As soon as the death message had become known, the emotional reactions from the entire music industry rolled over. Black Sabbath himself posted a picture of and simply wrote: “Ozzy Forever!”

Metallica, who had performed with Osbourne at his farewell concert in Villa Park, posted on their official X account-only provided with a broken heart emoji.

Jack White praised the legend with a black and white photo of the young Osbourne. His simple message: “Hey Made it” – “He did it.”

Elton John found moving words for his deceased friend for a “I am so sad about the news of the death of @ozzyosbourne. He was a dear friend and a great pioneer who secured his place in the pantheon of the rock gods – a real legend. He was also one of the funniest people I have ever met. I am painfully missed. Love.”

Questlove from the hip-hop collective The Roots: “Long Live the Oz” and “Rest in Melody.” Ryan Adams paid tribute to the sustainable effect of the musician: “‘Diary of a Madman’ was the first cassette that I bought and where I had the feeling of holding a magical device in my hand. This is still followed. And the rest of it followed. I am just one from the endless list of life that inspired and changed your music.”

Particularly emotional words came from Yungblud, who had seen Osbourne a few weeks earlier at the last Black Sabbath show. Among other things: “I will never forget you – you will be in every note that I sing and every time I enter the stage. Your cross around my neck is the most valuable thing I have. You once asked me if there was anything you said for myself and how I say today, the music was enough for us. started. ” The musician concluded his text with the words: “I am really inconsistent. You were the greatest ever.”

Jason Momoa, who moderated the last concert by Black Sabbath, shared a photo of himself with Osbourne and his wife Sharon. “Love yourself @ozzyosbourne. All my Aloha @Sharonosbourne and Ohana. So grateful. Rip”,

Rolling-Stones musician Ronnie Wood, if necessary, remembered the farewell show: “I am so sad to hear from the death of Ozzy Osbourne. What a nice farewell concert he had at Back to the beginning in Birmingham,” he wrote.

Kiss bassist Gene Simmons paid the rock icon: “Sadly to report that Ozzy died. He was a giant. He was admired and loved by millions of fans worldwide. Prayers and condolences go to the Osborne family.”

Adam Sandler, who played in the film “Little Nicky” alongside Osbourne in 2000, paid tribute to the deceased, in which he described what role his music had played in his youth. And further: “I very much loved him how we all did.”

Nancy: “When I saw that Ozzy was trendy, I was afraid to look. I am sad for him and everyone who loved him. He was a legend that will be painfully missed. I am very sorry that he has gone from us, but he will belong to the universe now and forever.”

Less than three weeks before his death, Osbourne had entered the stage again – sitting in a wheelchair at his emotional farewell concert in Villa Park. “You have no idea how I feel – I thank you from the heart,” he said to his fans at the time.

Osbourne had made public in 2020 that he was suffering from Parkinson’s disease. In February 2023, he announced his withdrawal from the stage and referred to spine injuries that he suffered in an accident in 2018. His health problems and the final concert are to become the subject of a Paramount+documentary called “No Escape from now”, which is scheduled to be released this year.

With Black Sabbath, Osbourne revolutionized rock music at the end of the 1960s and is considered a co -founder of the Heavy Metal. His solo career brought him world fame, as did his eccentric stage appearances and his wild private life, which made him a cult figure.