Rock Legend Ozzy Osbourne Passes Away at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic rock star, died at 76 from a heart attack, with fans mourning his loss during a funeral procession in Birmingham.
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Overview
- Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22 at the age of 76, with a heart attack confirmed as the cause of death by multiple reports.
- He suffered from coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease, which contributed to his health issues leading to his death.
- Thousands of fans gathered in Birmingham to pay their respects during his funeral procession on July 30.
- Osbourne had previously postponed performances in 2019 due to health complications, including a fall and neck surgery.
- A two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Osbourne was celebrated as a five-time Grammy winner and a significant figure in rock music history.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of Ozzy Osbourne's death. They prioritize information from official documents like the death certificate, providing details on the cause of death and his health history. The coverage avoids loaded language or selective emphasis, presenting a straightforward account of the event and related context.
"Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack and had coronary artery disease in addition to suffering from Parkinson’s disease for years, his death certificate said."
Associated Press"Osbourne was twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: once with Sabbath in 2006 and again in 2024 as a solo artist."
CBS News"Ozzy Osbourne's cause of death has been revealed."
USA TODAY"The legendary Black Sabbath frontman died of a heart attack and also suffered from coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease, according to a death certificate filed at a registry in London and obtained by The New York Times."
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Ozzy Osbourne suffered from coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease, which contributed to his health issues leading to his death.
Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession took place on July 30, 2025, in Birmingham, his hometown, where thousands of fans lined the streets to pay their respects.
Ozzy Osbourne's private funeral service was attended by close family and friends, including his wife Sharon Osbourne and their children Jack, Kelly, and Aimee.
Ozzy Osbourne was a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a five-time Grammy winner, celebrated as a significant figure in rock music history.
The city of Birmingham honored Ozzy Osbourne with thousands of fans lining the streets, local brass band Bostin Brass playing his music, and a procession that paused at iconic sites such as the Black Sabbath bench and bridge for fans and musicians to pay tribute.
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