The guitarist battled the odds to perform at Back to the Beginning, but it brought him closer to Ozzy before the end

Tributes have poured in following the death of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne at the age of 76. His family said he passed away on Tuesday “surrounded by love” as they announced the sad news. It comes just weeks after the rocker played his final gig with his band at Villa Park in Birmingham.

The sports world paid tribute to a heavy metal icon on Tuesday. Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Prince of Darkness, died at the age of 76 on Tuesday, and kind words quickly poured out for the larger-than-life singer.

The legendary rock star, Black Sabbath frontman and reality TV personality died on July 22 at 76. About two weeks prior, he played his final concert in his native Birmingham, England.

Known worldwide as the "Prince of Darkness" and the voice behind classics like "Crazy Train" and "No More Tears," Osbourne's influence on rock and metal is immeasurable. His groundbreaking work with Black Sabbath helped define an entire genre and inspired generations of musicians.

Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, his family has announced, just weeks after the renowned ardent Aston Villa fan reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates at Villa Park.

Two weeks before his death on Tuesday, Osbourne took part in Black Sabbath’s farewell show on July 5. He performed his final show with his bandmates — Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward — at the Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham, England, where the band was formed in the late ’60s.

Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne is survived by his wife Sharon and six children from two marriages, including one adopted child.

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.

The Prince of Darkness shared a flier from his final performance, the 'Back to the Beginning' benefit concert.

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has said the loss of his bandmate Ozzy Osbourne is "like losing a brother". The pair, who met at school in Aston, Birmingham, before being catapulted into the limelight with Black Sabbath and forging the heavy metal genre, were best friends for 57 years.