Ozzy Osbourne has been remembered as a “pioneer,” a “fearless talent” and a “dear friend,” in an outpouring of tributes from fellow musicians and his former Black Sabbath bandmates following his death on Tuesday at the age of 76.

Lita Ford's Heartfelt Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Proves Rock Legends Never Truly Die first appeared on Parade on Jul 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared. Paramedics reportedly worked for 'two hours' to save the rock legend.

There couldn’t be a more poetic passing than that of Ozzy Osbourne. The bat-biting rocker and erstwhile reality television star died Tuesday at the age of 76, mere weeks after a daylong concert in hishometown of Birmingham, England, that celebrated his musical legacy.