LAST UPDATE | 23 Jul 2025

STARS FROM THE worlds of pop, rock and heavy metal have been paying tribute following the death yesterday of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne.

The announcement came just weeks after the band’s farewell performance at a day-long celebration of their career in their home city of Birmingham.

Tony Iommi, the band’s guitarist, said he was “devastated” by the news.

“It’s just such heartbreaking news that I can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him,” he said in a social media post. 

From stadium-filling frontman to a surprising second career as a reality TV dad, here’s a look back at some of Ozzy’s most memorable looks and performances.

A colourised photo of Black Sabbath in the early 1970s Alamy Alamy

Black Sabbath playing with Ozzy Osbourne in front in 1975 Alamy Alamy

Members of Black Sabbath messing about on the river in the scenic Wye Valley in 1977 Alamy Alamy

Osbourne at home in his garden in 1978 Alamy Alamy

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne in 1982 Alamy Alamy

Ozzy with his newborn son Jack in 1985 Alamy Alamy

Osbourne at his home in 1988 Alamy Alamy

Osbourne singing with Black Sabbath at the Moscow Music Peace Festival in 1989 Alamy Alamy

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Osbourne performing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2000 Alamy Alamy

Elton John (right) presenting Osbourne with the Editor's Special Award during the 7th annual GQ Men Of The Year Awards at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, 2004 Alamy Alamy

The then-Prince of Wales sharing a joke with Osbourne (left) and X Factor singer Chico at a reception at Clarence House in 2006 Alamy Alamy

Osbourne performs during his concert in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2010 Alamy Alamy

Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne at the Pride of Britain Awards 2015. The singer received a late-career boost by starring in 'The Osbournes' alongside his family. Alamy Alamy

Ozzy Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne at the 2020 GRAMMY Awards Alamy Alamy

Osbourne staging a surprise performance alongside Black Sabbath bandmate Iommi at the 2022 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Birmingham. Alamy Alamy