The music world has been left surprised with the announcement of Ozzy Osbourne‘s death, with the Black Sabbath frontman passing away at the age of 76 Tuesday (July 22), simply weeks after taking part in his remaining live performance.
With out sharing his reason behind dying, Osbourne’s household delivered the information in a press release, writing that “our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has handed away this morning” and including that the rock legend was “together with his household and surrounded by love” in his remaining moments. In response, artists of all generations and genres have been flooding social media with phrases of shock and grief, in addition to messages of assist for Osbourne’s household, which incorporates his spouse of greater than 40 years, Sharon Osbourne, and his six youngsters.
Metallica shared a throwback photograph with Osbourne and stamped it with a easy heartbroken emoji on Instagram, whereas Inexperienced Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong wrote on the positioning: “No phrases. We love you Ozzy.”
Rage Towards the Machine’s Tom Morello shared a photo of himself and Osbourne and captioned it, “Good bless you Ozzy.”
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wooden shared a photograph of himself and Osbourne on X and wrote, “I’m so very unhappy to listen to of the dying of Ozzy Osbourne. What a stunning goodbye live performance he had at Again To The Starting in Birmingham.”
Elton John posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. “So unhappy to listen to the information of @ozzyosbourne passing away,” he wrote, posting a throwback photograph of himself and Osbourne. “He was a pricey pal and an enormous trailblazer who secured his place within the pantheon of rock gods — a real legend. He was additionally one of many funniest folks I’ve ever met. I’ll miss him dearly.”
Pearl Jam shared an image of Osbourne together with a personal note from Mike McCready. “Unhappy to listen to Ozzy died at this time,” he wrote. “Once I was in highschool I found Sabbath. ‘Struggle Pigs’ was terrifying and mesmerizing on the similar time. It was Ozzy’s voice that took me away to a darkish universe. An incredible escape … Thanks for the music, Ozzy it makes our journey in life higher.”
Posting a photograph of Osbourne when he was youthful, Questlove merely wrote, “Lengthy Reside The Oz … Relaxation In Melody.”
Over on X, Gene Simmons of KISS wrote: “Unhappy to report Ozzy has handed away. He was a large. Admired and liked by tens of millions of followers worldwide. Prayers and condolences exit to the Osborne household.”
Posting pictures of himself and Osbourne — together with one that includes Jelly Roll — Taste Flav additionally wrote on X, “Man,,, actual coronary heart damaged over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,,, we go means again … Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his children and entire household.”
Ice T wrote on the platform, “RIP Ozzy. Proper after the current large Black Sabbath remaining live performance. Unhappy.. For my part the Creators of Heavy Steel.”
The Smashing Pumpkins posted an older video of Billy Corgan discussing Osbourne’s love of music with Sharon and wrote, “We [love] you too, Ozzy.”
Jack White shared a chic black-and-white photograph of Osbourne on Instagram and easily wrote, “He made it.”
Yungblud delivered a prolonged eulogy on Instagram, sharing a photograph of himself and Osbourne, whom he known as the “biggest of all time.” “I didn’t suppose you would go away so quickly the final time we met you had been so vigorous and your snicker stuffed up the room,” Yungblud wrote. “However as it’s written with legends, they appear to know the issues that we don’t … I’m really heartbroken.”
Drummer Matt Cameron posted pictures of Osbourne and penned, “Relaxation in Energy King Ozzy.”
PETA additionally issued a press release mourning the Prince of Darkness — who had not too long ago partnered with the animal rights group — remembering him “most fondly for the light aspect he confirmed to animals … Ozzy shall be missed by animal advocates the world over.”
Osbourne’s dying was definitely sudden to followers, because the icon had carried out simply three weeks prior in Birmingham, England, at Black Sabbath’s last-ever live performance. He was joined on stage at Villa Park stadium by the remainder of the band’s traditional lineup: Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Invoice Ward.
The late legend is survived by his first spouse, Thelma Riley and their youngsters, Jessica, Lewis and adopted son Eliot. With Sharon, he shares children Aimee, Jack and Kelly — the latter of whom the heavy metallic pioneer bought to see get engaged to Slipknot’s Sid Wilson at Black Sabbath’s goodbye present.