Rock musicians and celebrities share sincere tributes Ozzy Osbourne After his family announced his death at the age of 76 on Tuesday morning.
“It is more sad that the simple words can convey that we have to inform that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has died this morning,” said the family in a statement signed by Osbourne’s wife, Sharon, as well as his children Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis. “He was with his family and surrounded by love.”
They added: “We ask everyone to respect the privacy of our family at this time.”
Ozzy Osbourne signs copies of your album “Patient number 9” in Digital Footprints on September 10, 2022 in Long Beach, California.
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Osbourne had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, describing her as “terribly challenging” in an interview With “Good morning America.”
His death occurs only 17 days after acting Your final show In Birmingham, England, along with his bandmates Black Sabbath at the Back to the Beginning Benefit concert.
The news of Osbourne’s death caused a lot of tributes in the social networks of celebrities and metal colleagues.
Alice Cooper issued a statement after the death of Osbourne, saying: “The entire world is crying Ozzy tonight.”
“During his long career, he won immense respect among his classmates and fans around the world as a showman and unique cultural icon,” Cooper said. “He was and will continue to be a legend of rock
The singer and composer Yungblud shared photos With Osbourne on Instagram, reflecting on its lasting impact.
“I didn’t think you would leave so soon the last time we met that you were so full of life and your laugh filled the room,” he wrote in the title. “But as it is written with legends, they seem to know the things we do not do. I will never forget you, you will be in every note that I sing and with me every time I walk on stage. Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I have.”
He continued: “You asked me once if there was something you could do for me and, as I said then, and as I will say for all of us, the music was enough. You took us to your adventure, an adventure that started everything. I am really unpleasant. You were the best of all time.”
Black Sabbath: Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Ozzy Osbourne
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The legendary Metallica band shared a setback photo With Osbourne on Tuesday, subtitling it with a broken heart emoji.
Singer and songwriter Rob Zombie published a series of photos Osbourne on Instagram, writing: “Goodbye Ozzy. Thank you for everything. It was always wonderful to be around you.
Another legendary rock band, Nirvana, expressed his gratitude to Osbourne for inspiration in a Tribute in xWriting: “Thank you Ozzy Osbourne for inspiration.
Flav rapper flavor also paid tribute Osbourne on Instagram, sharing photos and videos with the iconic rocker.
Ozzy Osbourne live at Moscow Music Peace Festival 1989 at Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, August 13, 1989.
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Rage against the Tom Morello machine shared a black and white photo With Osbourne to Instagram, simply subtitling it “,[God] Bless Ozzy. “
Roadburn Festival, an annual heavy metal music event in Europe, Osbourne’s honest by sharing a setback photo From him on Instagram, along with the legend, “The heroes never die! Godspeed, Ozzy ❤️🔥”.
Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones also remembered Osbourne, publishing a photo of Black Sabbath in X.
“I am very sad to hear Ozzy Osbourne’s death,” Wood wrote. “What lovely farewell concert had at the beginning in Birmingham.”
Ozzy Osbourne visits the Tribeca Film Festival 2011 Portrait Studio on April 25, 2011 in New York City.
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Adam Sandler paid tribute to Osbourne in an Instagram post, sharing a photo of the legend of rock and remembering the memories linked to his music.
“Whether we were in our basements with our brothers, in the forest with our friends, in the car, at a barrel party, in a boat, in the practice of football, at a party of pajamas … The nobodio was more rude to start in our speakers than the only prince of darkness, Ozzy Osborne!” Wrote in the subtitle. “We love him a lot as we all did! Sending love to the family and so happy to have spent time with the legend. Rip.”
In mail In X, the governor of California, Gavin Newsom, honored Ozzy Osbourne, calling him “a man of crowds: greater than life, but honestly human.”
“From the California stages to global influence, its impact is undeniable,” he wrote, sharing photos of Osbourne. “His legacy will live through his music, his fans and his family.”
