Ozzy Osbourne – Bio, Legacy, Net Worth, Facts & FAQ (1948–2025)
Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne ✝

Born: December 3, 1948 (Birmingham, England)
Died: July 22, 2025 (Los Angeles, USA)
Age at Death: 76
Known As: “Prince of Darkness”, Black Sabbath frontman & solo legend

👤 Bio & Family

Full Name: John Michael Osbourne
Religion: Roman Catholic (non-practicing)
Ancestry: English
Spouse: Sharon Osbourne (m. 1982–2025, widow)
Children: Aimee (b. 1983), Kelly (b. 1984), Jack (b. 1985), plus 3 from first marriage
Net Worth (2025): ~$220M
Height: 1.78 m (5′10″)
Residences: Los Angeles & UK
Languages: English
Businesses: Ozzfest, Ozzy-branded merchandise
Genres: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock
Followers: 15M+ across platforms
Status: Passed away in 2025, leaving a lasting rock legacy

🎓 Early Life & Rise

  • Born in Birmingham, England into a working-class family.
  • Left school at 15, worked odd jobs before pursuing music.
  • Formed Black Sabbath in 1968, revolutionizing rock with heavy riffs and dark lyrics.

🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline

  • 1968: Founded Black Sabbath – pioneers of heavy metal.
  • 1970: Released *Paranoid* with hits “Iron Man” & “War Pigs”.
  • 1980: Solo debut *Blizzard of Ozz* with “Crazy Train”.
  • 1996: Founded *Ozzfest*, one of the biggest metal festivals ever.
  • 2002: Reality TV hit *The Osbournes* on MTV.
  • 2006: Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (with Black Sabbath).
  • 2013: Sabbath reunited and released *13*, topping global charts.
  • 2020: Released *Ordinary Man* with Elton John & Post Malone.
  • 2025: Passed away at age 76, remembered as the “Prince of Darkness”.

🏅 Awards & Achievements

  • Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance (“I Don’t Want to Change the World”).
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2006).
  • Kerrang! Legend Award (2004).
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame Star (2002).
  • Sold 100M+ albums as a solo artist and with Black Sabbath.

🧠 Did You Know?

  • Nicknamed the “Prince of Darkness”.
  • Once bit the head off a bat on stage (1982).
  • Ozzfest made over $100M across decades.
  • Survived decades of addiction struggles.
  • His Brummie accent remained iconic worldwide.
  • “Crazy Train” is one of the most played metal anthems ever.
  • He appeared on MTV reality show *The Osbournes* with his family.
  • Ozzy inspired generations of metal musicians.
  • He remained married to Sharon Osbourne for 43 years.
  • His death in July 2025 marked the end of an era in rock history.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When did Ozzy Osbourne die?
July 22, 2025, in Los Angeles, USA.
How old was he?
He was 76 years old.
What was his net worth?
Estimated at ~$220M (2025).
Who was his spouse?
Sharon Osbourne (widow).
What are his biggest hits?
“Crazy Train”, “Mr. Crowley”, “Mama, I’m Coming Home”.
What is his legacy?
Founder of heavy metal with Black Sabbath, successful solo career, global icon.