Tributes are pouring in for Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 76. Among those remembering the rock icon is Sir Elton John, who called Osbourne a “huge trailblazer” and “a true legend.”
“So sad to hear the news of Ozzy Osbourne passing away,” Elton wrote in an emotional Instagram post.
“He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love. Elton xx.”
Ronnie Wood Recalls Ozzy’s Final Concert: “What a Lovely Goodbye”
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, who appeared at Ozzy’s final show earlier this month, also expressed his sorrow over the singer’s passing.
“I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter). “What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back to the Beginning in Birmingham.”
The show, held at Villa Park Stadium, marked Ozzy’s last live performance with his original Black Sabbath bandmates and was streamed globally to millions of fans.
Metallica & Fans Share Love for the “Prince of Darkness”
Metallica joined in mourning the loss, sharing a photo of the band with Osbourne along with a heartbreak emoji on social media. The message spoke volumes without words, capturing the collective grief of the rock community.
Black Sabbath’s official Instagram also paid tribute with a short but powerful message: “Ozzy Forever,” alongside a photo of the legendary performer mid-show.
Fans flooded the comments with messages of gratitude and heartbreak.
Osbourne Family Shares Heartfelt Statement After Ozzy’s Passing
The Osbourne family confirmed the devastating news in a statement on Tuesday. Mirror published the statement:
(Handout photo delivered by Getty Images)“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love,” the family wrote. “We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”
Ozzy’s final performance with Black Sabbath just weeks earlier was described by many as the perfect farewell — a moment where he returned to his Birmingham roots and shared the stage one last time with the people who helped him shape the sound of modern metal.
As the world remembers Ozzy Osbourne, his legacy lives on through his music, his family, and the millions who saw him as nothing less than a rock god.
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Elton John Calls Ozzy Osbourne ‘Trailblazer’ in Moving Tribute