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Fans pay tribute to late heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne

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Killian Bayer | Thorkil Rothe
July 23, 2025

With the death of Ozzy Osbourne, lead singer of the British band Black Sabbath, one of the pioneering voices of heavy metal music has fallen silent. The "Prince of Darkness" died at the age of 76.

Ozzy Osbourne, famously known as the "Prince of Darkness," has died at the age of 76. His death prompted an outpouring of grief and admiration from fans and fellow musicians alike.

As the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath, Osbourne helped pioneer the heavy metal genre, captivating audiences since the band's dark and groundbreaking debut in 1970. Despite the band's controversial image, they were and still are revered by millions worldwide.

In his hometown of Birmingham, hundreds of fans gathered to pay tribute, leaving flowers and cards and sharing heartfelt memories. Just two weeks before his death, Osbourne reunited with Black Sabbath for a farewell concert in Birmingham, drawing tens of thousands of fans. Osbourne, who had publicly shared his Parkinson's diagnosis five years earlier, gave everything he could in that final performance.

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