Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne performed his final show July 5 with original band members before his death at 76, closing a chapter in heavy metal history.

His life story, marked by personal struggle and unparalleled artistic triumph, is also one of surprising connections and an unwavering stance against hatred. The reverberations of heavy metal’s foundational chords have momentarily ceased.

The legendary late rocker Ozzy Osbourne was known for bizarre antics and wild acts, but his most infamous was biting off a dead bat's head in 1982.

In his final months, Ozzy Osbourne, suffering from Parkinson's, delivered a poignant farewell with Black Sabbath. Energized by the last concert, his post-show elation remained, marking a memorable end.

The frontman of Black Sabbath and media personality, who died on Tuesday, sat down for his final PEOPLE interview in 2022, sharing what he believed his legacy would be. “Survival is my legacy,” Osbourne, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 and endured spinal cord injuries from numerous accidents, explained.

With the passing of the Prince of Darkness, we’ve been reflecting on the undeniable impact that Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, and Metal have had on our sport.

No cause of death was given, but the rock legend had long battled a rare genetic condition called Parkinsonism. As the music world and devoted fans mourn his passing, many are turning their attention to his eldest daughter, Aimee Osbourne, the quiet Osbourne, urging her to continue his legacy in her own way.

Which minute of the game should Aston Villa fans be ring-­fencing to commemorate the late Ozzy Osbourne next season? Big Villa fan, of course, Black Sabbath’s frontman. And huge at Villa Park, his passing this week marked immediately by a club statement mourning the “world-renowned rock star and Villan”.

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Ozzy Osbourne's death sparks reactions from collaborators, friends, and fellow industry figures. Pearl Jam, Elton John, Yungblud, and more speak.