Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76 Weeks After Farewell Show

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary “Prince of Darkness,” rocked his final concert in Birmingham on July 5 — then died suddenly on July 22. His private eldest daughter Aimee was quietly by his side, and fans are now learning about his new chimp–painting charity that adds a deeply human touch to his extraordinary farewell.

How Ozzy Osbourne Died, What Happened to him?

Ozzy Osbourne returned to the stage for his last show at Villa Park, Birmingham. Despite him using a throne on stage due to Parkinson’s and health struggles, he gave a stirring performance alongside Black Sabbath and stars like Metallica, Slayer, and Guns N’ Roses. Just weeks later, surrounded by family, he passed away peacefully at age 76.

That mix of grandeur and quiet disappearance still feels surreal.

Health Battles & Final Decline

Osbourne revealed his Parkinson’s diagnosis around 2019‑2020. Over the next years, he endured spinal injuries, emphysema, multiple surgeries, and mobility struggles. Still, he refused to stop performing—until the final farewell.

He passed away at 76, after a long journey of health battles and resilience. His family asked for privacy during their grief.

Family, fans, and rock friends in tears

People everywhere—fans, celebs, fellow rockers—all posted heartfelt words.

I’m so switched off from Buckingham Nicks today, I’m just so fucking heartbroken over the loss of Ozzy. Haven’t been hit this hard of the loss of an artist since Amy Winehouse. All the love in the world to the Osbourne Family 🩵 pic.twitter.com/nJb7Xn88CY

— ✧.*𝑩𝙉 𝙈𝒐𝙤𝒏𝙨*.✧ (@BNMOONS) July 23, 2025

Terence Geezer Butler also pays tribute to Osbourne on X.

"Goodbye dear friend - thanks for all those years - we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston- who’d have thought, eh?..."

Goodbye dear friend - thanks for all those years - we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston- who’d have thought, eh?

So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston.

Love you. pic.twitter.com/j1ZC5TEnvj

— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) July 22, 2025

Aimee Osbourne: quietly stepping forward

Aimee Osbourne, Ozzy’s eldest daughter, has evaded notoriety, ever since she bypassed MTV’s outrageous reality show The Osbournes, in 2002. However, she made a conscious choice to be there - when it mattered most. According to people close to her, she had returned home to the UK quietly, specifically to share final days with her father at their family home in Buckinghamshire, alongside his siblings. 

A side of Ozzy no one expected: Art and Chimps

Here’s something most stories have missed: Following his last show, Ozzy made an announcement: he was working on a unique art project – where he painted canvases and got chimpanzees to finish them. These canvases are now available for auction for donations to a chimp sanctuary called Save the Chimps, in Florida, USA. Sharon said, “well chimps are our closest relatives… I’m proud of Ozzy.” 

This shows a softer, caring side – cheering for animals, returning to society, keeping creative beyond rock. 

Why this is important for fans and history

He ended it on his own terms – he had a final concert in his home town, family around him and peacefully faded out. 

Aimee shows the family is united in the backdrop of the public scenes. 
The chimp-art idea provides further context: it displays charity, creativity, compassion, and new angles in to his legendary brand.