TRAGIC icon Ozzy Osbourne’s final photo as the Black Sabbath frontman has emerged – as he was seen beaming during his last ever gig.
The Black Sabbath star’s heartbroken family said that Ozzy passed away aged 76 on Tuesday morning “surrounded by love”.
The icon’s death comes just weeks after he took to the stage one final time with his band mates at Villa Park in Birmingham.
Inspiring images showed the star grinning with enthusiasm during his emotional final gig.
Ozzy – dubbed the Prince of Darkness who defined heavy metal – has left millions of fans mourning his devastating passing.
The Black Sabbath frontman, 76, took to the stage for the last time earlier this month, belting out a blistering five-song set alongside bandmates Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward.
Billed as “the greatest heavy metal show ever,” Ozzy beamed as thousands chanted his name – then watched proudly as his daughter Kelly’s boyfriend, Slipknot star Sid Wilson, proposed to her.
The rocker had vowed it would be his final gig – after years of hard living and a heartbreaking Parkinson’s battle he revealed in 2020.
Ozzy’s outrageous career ranged from biting the head off a bat mid-show to shocking record execs by snapping a dove’s neck in a meeting.
He also snorted a line of ants while on tour with the notorious Mötley Crüe band in the ’80s.
And he even made eyebrow-raising headlines off-stage – on one occasion he urinated on a US war memorial while wearing one of Sharon’s dresses.
Loved for his madcap antics, raw voice and larger-than-life persona, the Brummie icon leaves behind a heavy metal legacy that will never be forgotten.
The full statement from his family read: “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.
“We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.
“Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”
Black Sabbath also posted a heartwarming post on X in tribute to the late rock pioneer.
The post said: “Ozzy Forever!”
Further tributes have already poured in for the legend following his family’s announcement on Tuesday evening.
David Coverdale, founder and lead singer of rock band Whitesnake – and rumoured to once be considered for the role of Black Sabbath frontman – shared a message on X.