Jack White, Metallica, Rob Zombie, Elton John and more tribute to Ozzy Osbourne After the Frontman of the Black Sabbath d subject at 76 on Tuesday morning. Osbourne had recovered from several spinal operations as well as his ongoing struggle with Parkinson’s disease.
Osbourne’s family confirmed his death in a statement that was shared with BBC: “It is with more sadness than just 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 all ask to respect our family’s integrity right now.”
Osbourne announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease by 2020. In February 2023 he made a statement saying he retired from touring and quoting back injuries he had suffered in an accident in 2018. The legendary rocker deepens his health problems and Final concert In a separate documentary from Paramount+, entitled “No Escape from Now”, which will premiere later this year.
Less than three weeks ago, Osbourne appeared from a throne on stage in Villa Park and told the fans, “You have no idea how I feel – thank you from my heart.” The concert was presented by performances from Osbourne’s friends, including Metallica and Guns N ‘Roses, and was invoiced as heavy metal legend “Final Bow.”
Metallica’s official X account shared a photo of the band with Osbourne with a broken heart emoji.
Jack White shared a picture of a young Osbourne with the caption, “He did.”
The official social media stands for Rob Zombie published a carousel with pictures of Osbourne and adds “Goodbye Ozzy. Thanks for everything. There was always an blast around you. 🦇 You will be missing.”
Elton John said, “So sorry to hear the news of @ozzyosbourne who passed away. He was a dear friend and a huge trail blazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a real legend. He was also one of the funniest people I have ever met. I will miss him.
Questlove shared on Instagram, “Long Live the Oz” and “Rested in Melody.”
Ronnie Wood from the Rolling Stones said in a Tweet He was “very sorry to hear about Ozzy Osbourne death.” He continued, “What a lovely goodbye concert he had at the beginning in Birmingham.”
American Singer-Songwriter Ryan Adams imprisoned a long tribute post on Instagram with the title “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 expanded chosen family.” Diary for a madman “was the first cassette I bought that really felt I held a magical implement. It is still today. And all the rest followed.
To Jack, Kelly and Sharon and Fam, we love you. My deepest condolences and love. “
David Draiman, singer for Heavy Metal Band disturbed, wrote in a social media post, “Hello my dear teacher … … a father to us all … my friend. I love you @ozzyosbourne
And I will miss you terribly. “
Flavor Flav shared a picture of himself with Osbourne and Country Star Jelly Roll and wrote, “Man, Real Heart Broken that Ozzy Osbourne has passed, we go back and it was a real honor to see him being introduced in @rockhall last year. Send my love and prayers to Sharon and his children and his children.”