Ozzy Osbourne's death reportedly confirmed by death certificate, indicating heart attack as cause.
Legendary Rock Star Ozzy Osbourne Passes Away at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath and a household name in the world of heavy metal, passed away on July 22, 2022, at the age of 76. The cause of death, according to his death certificate, was an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, and Parkinson's disease with autonomic dysfunction [1][2][4].
In recent years, Osbourne had been battling health issues, including Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and coordination, and coronary artery disease, which affects the blood flow to the heart [1][2]. He had publicly announced his Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2020, following a fall [1]. Despite these challenges, Osbourne continued to perform and was active in the music industry until his final concert on July 5, 2022, in Birmingham, England [1][2].
His family confirmed his death, stating that he was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his passing [1][2]. The death certificate was submitted by his daughter, Aimee Osbourne [3].
Osbourne was not only a legendary musician but also a reality TV star, known for his appearances on shows such as "The Osbournes" [5]. Fans mourned his death in his hometown of Birmingham last week [6].
Representatives for Ozzy Osbourne did not immediately return requests for comment from the Associated Press [7]. The Hillingdon Council registry office in London, where the death certificate was filed, did not respond to requests for confirmation [8].
[1] - The New York Times [2] - Associated Press [3] - The Associated Press [4] - Hillingdon Council registry office (unconfirmed) [5] - IMDb [6] - Birmingham Mail [7] - Associated Press [8] - The Associated Press
Entertainment world mourns the loss of iconic rock star Ozzy Osbourne, known for his heavy metal band Black Sabbath, as well as his reality TV stint on "The Osbournes." Celebrities express their condolences as the music industry bids farewell to one of its legends.
