The renowned heavy metal icon, Ozzy Osbourne, reunited with his Black Sabbath companions earlier this month for an incredible performance at Villa Park.

Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has sadly left us, only weeks after being back on stage with his fellow Black Sabbath band members, delighting fans with a massive farewell concert.

In a deeply heartfelt statement, his family expressed: “We are unable to fully convey the depth of our sorrow as we announce that our dear Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning, surrounded by his loving family.”

Just a few weeks ago, from his throne on stage at Villa Park, Ozzy heartwarmingly addressed his fans: “You can’t imagine how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

This memorable concert featured performances by some of his favorite bands, such as Metallica and Guns N’ Roses, marking the grand finale for the 76-year-old star.

Following Ozzy’s passing, the band Metallica shared a poignant photograph of them with Ozzy on X, accompanied by a broken heart emoji, symbolizing their loss.

Ozzy, originally named John Michael Osbourne, was a trailblazer in the heavy metal genre with Black Sabbath. He achieved tremendous solo success with hits like Iron Man, Paranoid, War Pigs, Crazy Train, and Changes.

Additionally, Ozzy gained widespread fame from the early 2000s MTV reality show, The Osbournes, which offered a glimpse into his life in Los Angeles with his wife Sharon and two of their children, Kelly and Jack.

Ozzy’s rock star exploits are legendary, particularly the anecdote about the time he bit the head off a bat on stage during a performance.