Condolences are pouring in for Ozzy Osbourne from across the music industry and beyond following the announcement of his death on Tuesday. In a social media post from the Black Sabbath frontman’s wife and family, Osbourne died after a final concert in his hometown of Birmingham, U.K., and following years of progressive health issues. He was 76. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” reads the post from Osbourne’s official X account. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.” Tributes to the Prince of Darkness A mainstay of rock and heavy metal for decades, Osbourne’s death has garnered a chorus of mourning from fans, collaborators and fellow icons across genres and media. Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath Dave Mustaine, Megadeth Paul Stanley, KISS Tom Morello, Rage Against the Machine Black Sabbath Metallica Korn Iron Maiden Aerosmith Motörhead Def Leppard Pearl Jam The Smashing Pumpkins Foo Fighters System of a Down Lamb of God PIXIES Jon Bon Jovi T-Pain Bryan Adams Joe Satriani Flavor Flav Donny Osmond George Stroumboulopoulos Adam Sandler Danny Trejo Triple H Ice T William Shatner Major League Baseball World Wrestling Entertainment The New England Patriots With files from Reuters
