What did Ozzy Osbourne, founder of Black Sabbath, die of?

The death of John Michael Osbourne , better known as Ozzy Osbourne, was reported on Tuesday morning, July 22nd. His family announced the news, which caused a worldwide impact due to its impact on the music world.

"It is with indescribable sadness that we report the passing of our beloved Ozzy Osbourne this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by much love," the official statement said.

Although the cause of his death is unknown at this time, it is believed that the multiple surgeries and Parkinson's syndrome he suffered from since 2020 were the effects that deteriorated his health.

In 2020, Ozzy Osbourne revealed he had Parkinson's disease type 2, a disease that affected his mobility and overall health. Since 2019, he has undergone multiple surgeries after a fall that aggravated previous spinal injuries. Despite major surgery in 2022, his physical deterioration forced him to cancel his tour and permanently retire from performing.

John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne, born in Birmingham in 1948, was one of the most influential figures in heavy metal. In 1968, he founded Black Sabbath , a pioneering band in the genre, with whom he released iconic albums such as Paranoid (1970) and Master of Reality (1971).

After being expelled in 1979 due to his addiction, he embarked on a successful solo career with albums like Blizzard of Ozz (1980) and No More Tears (1991). Nicknamed "The Prince of Darkness," he has been the subject of controversy for his provocative aesthetic and episodes such as biting off a bat's head in 1982.

In 2002, he starred in the reality show The Osbournes , which chronicled his family life. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2020, Osbourne remained active musically. He sold over 100 million records and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.