Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76
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Jezzz…you bite the head off of one bat and you never get to live it down…
everyone knew his time was coming. What is amazing is that he made it this long.
The Prince of Darkness is in heaven!
Back when Sabbath hit the scene in the 60s people thought they were devil worshippers, but they made anti-war songs, like War Pigs, and songs about how much they love smoking weed.
People concentrated more on the sound of the band rather than the lyrics.
As a Black Sabbath fan I'm finding it hard to believe he's now gone, especially considering it's just under three weeks since the band performed at Villa Park.
I think people from now on will look back and think "What an ending to his life. He managed to perform one last concert with the band in front of thousands of fans just before he went."
Alice Cooper, Pantera, Megadeth, Lady Gaga, Queen guitarist Brian May and Ozzy's friend Elton John pay tribute to the Prince of Darkness and the Godfather of Heavy Metal.
Amongst other tributes, Texan band Pantera played Black Sabbath's 1970 song "Planet Caravan" and Lady Gaga performed Ozzy's 1980 solo hit "Crazy Train."
Amongst other tributes, Texan band Pantera played Black Sabbath's 1970 song "Planet Caravan" and Lady Gaga performed Ozzy's 1980 solo hit "Crazy Train."
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The people of Britain's second-biggest city Birmingham pay tribute to their hometown legend Ozzy Osbourne by leaving flowers on Black Sabbath Bridge and at the city's famous Bullring.
It's like Great Britain has gone into her deepest sense of mourning since the death of Queen Elizabeth II...
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Breaking News: Black Sabbath say vocalist Ozzy Osbourne's death "is a shock for us"
Ozzy's death came just 17 days after they performed in their home city of Birmingham
Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi: "I feel he held out to do that show"
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What to know about Parkinson’s disease after Ozzy Osbourne’s death
Author of the article:Associated Press
Associated Press
Published Jul 23, 2025 • 2 minute read
Flowers and messages are left by fans to commemorate the death of Ozzy Osbourne at the Black Sabbath Bridge in Birmingham, Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Flowers and messages are left by fans to commemorate the death of Ozzy Osbourne at the Black Sabbath Bridge in Birmingham, Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne died this week at 76, just weeks after his farewell show and about five years after announcing he had Parkinson’s disease.
Here’s what to know about the disease:
What is Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements. It typically starts with tremors and is characterized by slow movement, a shuffling gait, stiff limbs, balance problems and slurred speech.
Who gets it?
About 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson’s, and 10 million people worldwide, the Parkinson’s Foundation. estimates. It usually appears after age 60, although sometimes it can develop before age 50.
What causes Parkinson’s?
The exact cause isn’t known, but Parkinson’s develops when cells that produce one of the brain’s chemical messengers, called dopamine, begin to deteriorate and die.
Dopamine transports signals to parts of the brain that control movement. Parkinson’s symptoms appear after enough dopamine-producing cells die that there’s too little of this neurotransmitter in the brain.
According to the foundation, most experts believe genetic and environmental factors are behind the disease. Dozens of gene mutations linked to Parkinson’s have been discovered and genetics account for 10% to 15% of all cases. Other factors suspected of increasing the risk include head injuries, exposure to pesticides and herbicides and where you live.
Is there a cure?
There is no cure but there are treatments, including medications that affect dopamine levels and a surgically implanted tremor-blocking device. Patients also can benefit from physical and occupational therapy.
What’s the prognosis?
Symptoms worsen over time, usually slowly. The severity of symptoms and how quickly they progress varies widely between patients. In advanced cases, people may be unable to walk or care for themselves. They also can suffer from depression as well as memory and thinking problems.
While Parkinson’s itself isn’t considered fatal, people can die from complications of the disease, including lung problems as muscle weakness impedes the ability to cough and to swallow.
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Author of the article:Associated Press
Associated Press
Published Jul 23, 2025 • 2 minute read
Flowers and messages are left by fans to commemorate the death of Ozzy Osbourne at the Black Sabbath Bridge in Birmingham, Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Flowers and messages are left by fans to commemorate the death of Ozzy Osbourne at the Black Sabbath Bridge in Birmingham, Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne died this week at 76, just weeks after his farewell show and about five years after announcing he had Parkinson’s disease.
Here’s what to know about the disease:
What is Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements. It typically starts with tremors and is characterized by slow movement, a shuffling gait, stiff limbs, balance problems and slurred speech.
Who gets it?
About 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson’s, and 10 million people worldwide, the Parkinson’s Foundation. estimates. It usually appears after age 60, although sometimes it can develop before age 50.
What causes Parkinson’s?
The exact cause isn’t known, but Parkinson’s develops when cells that produce one of the brain’s chemical messengers, called dopamine, begin to deteriorate and die.
Dopamine transports signals to parts of the brain that control movement. Parkinson’s symptoms appear after enough dopamine-producing cells die that there’s too little of this neurotransmitter in the brain.
According to the foundation, most experts believe genetic and environmental factors are behind the disease. Dozens of gene mutations linked to Parkinson’s have been discovered and genetics account for 10% to 15% of all cases. Other factors suspected of increasing the risk include head injuries, exposure to pesticides and herbicides and where you live.
Is there a cure?
There is no cure but there are treatments, including medications that affect dopamine levels and a surgically implanted tremor-blocking device. Patients also can benefit from physical and occupational therapy.
What’s the prognosis?
Symptoms worsen over time, usually slowly. The severity of symptoms and how quickly they progress varies widely between patients. In advanced cases, people may be unable to walk or care for themselves. They also can suffer from depression as well as memory and thinking problems.
While Parkinson’s itself isn’t considered fatal, people can die from complications of the disease, including lung problems as muscle weakness impedes the ability to cough and to swallow.
What to know about Parkinson’s disease after Ozzy Osbourne’s death
Ozzy Osbourne died this week at 76, just weeks after his farewell show.