As the lead singer of Black Sabbath, he helped invent heavy metal. On “The Osbournes,” he presented a comedic counterpoint to his rock ’n’ roll infamy.

The gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has died.

The singer had just recorded his farewell concert with Black Sabbath a few weeks ago. Titled “Back to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow,” it’s set for a theatrical release in early 2026. Osbourne told The Guardian in May that he was looking forward to a different life after filming the concert ― one with fewer people and more animals.