Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, just weeks after performing a huge farewell concert with Black Sabbath.
The Birmingham-born star became known as the godfather of heavy metal after finding fame with the band in the 1970s.
Later in his decades-spanning career, Osbourne earned himself a whole new generation of fans after showing his softer side on his family’s self-titled MTV reality show.
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From rock and roll moments to rubbing shoulders with royalty, Sky News looks back at Ozzy Osbourne’s life in pictures…
Osbourne in 1968. Pic: AP
The members of Black Sabbath with Ozzy Osbourne (back centre), in the 1970s. Pic: Everett/Shutterstock
Ozzy Osbourne discussing the merits of Black Sabbath’s new album Sabotage at Bronze Records offices in 1975. Pic: Ian Dickson/Shutterstock
Osbourne performing with Black Sabbath in 1978. Pic: Dick Wallis/Shutterstock
Embracing his then fiancee Sharon in 1981. Pic: AP
Osbourne (second from right) with The Blizzard Of Ozz bandmates Rudy Sarzo, Randy Rhoads and Tommy Aldridge in 1981. Pic: AP
With Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi performing at Live Aid in Philadelphia in 1985. Pic: AP
Ozzy Osbourne, wife Sharon and children at the Kerrang Awards 1997 in London.
Black Sabbath at a shoot in 1998. Pic: AP
Receiving his Hollywood Walk Of Fame star in 2002 with Sharon and his not-so-smiley then teenage kids. Pic: AP
At the 2004 Grammys, wearing a neck brace months after a quad bike accident in 2004. Pic: AP
An unlikely crew: Sharing a joke with X Factor’s Chico and Prince Charles in 2006. Pic: AP
Black Sabbath celebrating with Metallica after being inducted to the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Pic: AP
Osbourne frequently referenced the infamous bat incident Pic: AP
Performing at the VH1 Rock Honours concert in Vegas in 2007. Pic: AP
On stage with daughter Kelly at the 2008 Brit Awards. Pic AP
Black Sabbath pose with their best metal performance award at the 2014 Grammys. Pic: AP
Kissing wife Sharon, who he was married to for 40 years. Pic: AP
Kelly , Ozzy and Sharon in 2020. Pic: AP
Arriving at the Grammys in 2020. Pic: AP
Performing at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Birmingham in 2022. Pic: AP
Beaming on stage at his final gig just weeks ago. Pic: Ross Halfin
