Unseen Madness: Ozzy Osbourne’s Wildest Moments Caught on Camera—From Biting Bats to Rock Royalty, Addiction, and Near-Death Escapes! See the Untold, Uncensored Photos That Reveal the Dark Secrets, Shocking Transformations, and Surreal Chaos Behind the Prince of Darkness’ Infamous Life—You Won’t Believe #17!

After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, the rock legend died at age 76 on July 22, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne in May 1982.Credit : Paul Natkin/Getty

Ozzy Osbourne had an incredible life and iconic career.

Born John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne in Birmingham, England, on Dec. 3, 1948, he found music at a young age, scoring success with Black Sabbath before going solo — and finding love in the process. After nearly 60 years of rock stardom, the legendary musician died at age 76 on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, five years after revealing his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.

From his early days in rock and his lengthy marriage with Sharon Osbourne to becoming a doting grandfather, remember the “Bark at the Moon” singer’s life in photos.

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Ozzy Osbourne’s Early Days

Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler.Chris Walter/WireImage

Osbourne rose to prominence in the 1970s as the lead singer for the heavy metal band, Black Sabbath.

After going through a rough patch in his teen years, Osbourne linked with bass player Terence “Geezer” Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward in 1968 and formed a band they initially named Polka Tulk Blues, but renamed Earth.

After gaining some popularity and getting the attention of record executives, the band changed their name one final time, from Earth to Black Sabbath, as the former was already being used by another band.

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Black Sabbath Disbands

Black Sabbath in 1970.Chris Walter/WireImage

After recording several albums together, Osbourne’s incessant drug use and rising tensions within the band led to his dismissal from the group in 1979.

While the band would go on with other lead singers, Osbourne, with the help of Don Arden, would launch a successful solo career, steered by his debut solo album, Blizzard of Oz.

He followed that up with Bark at the Moon (1983), The Ultimate Sin (1986) and No Rest for the Wicked (1988), which all went multi-platinum in the U.S.

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Ozzy Osbourne Meets Sharon Arden

Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne pose for a photo.The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty

Osbourne first met Sharon Arden when her father, Don Arden, was managing Black Sabbath in 1971. After being kicked out of Black Sabbath, Osbourne spent three months holed up in a hotel room getting drunk and high before Sharon helped him get back on his feet.

Sharon became his manager and helped him launch his successful solo career.

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Ozzy Osbourne Marries Sharon Arden

Ozzy Osbourne marries Sharon Arden in Maui.Neal Preston/CORBIS

Ozzy and Sharon’s professional relationship turned romantic, and the two were wed in 1982, shortly after his divorce from Thelma Riley (with whom he shares children Jessica and Louis, as well as her son Elliot from a previous relationship).

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Sharon and Ozzy Stand the Test of Time

Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne on their wedding day.Kelly Osbourne Instagram

Married for more than four decades, Sharon opened up about the secret to their long-lasting marriage in 2023, telling E! News: “We’re both oddballs. I might look quite normal, you know, the way I dress, but normal is not a word I use often.”

She continued, “We’re two oddballs and were two wild young people that found each other.”

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Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Expand Their Family

Ozzy Osbourne with son Jack.Mike Maloney/Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Getty

Sharon and Ozzy welcomed their first child together, daughter Aimee Rachel, on Sept. 2, 1983. They then welcomed their second daughter, Kelly Michelle Lee, on Oct. 2, 1984, and rounded out their brood with their only son, Jack Joseph, on Nov. 8, 1985.

Above, the rocker is pictured lifting little Jack during a photo shoot at their home.

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The Osbournes

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne with kids Aimee, Kelly and Jack in 1987.Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty

Sharon and Ozzy took a high-energy snap with their three children in 1987.

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The Osbournes Enter Their Reality TV Era

Ozzy Osbourne with his family at the 2000 Grammys.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

In 2001, the family opened the doors to their home, starring on the hit MTV reality show The Osbournes. According to Britannica, The Osbournes became the third-highest-rated TV show on cable television within two months of premiering. It ran until 2005.

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Ozzy Osbourne Rejoins Black Sabbath

Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath at the 2014 Grammys.Dan MacMedan/WireImage

In 2011, the original Black Sabbath, fronted by Osbourne, announced they were reuniting for one last album and another tour. The rock band released their final album, 13, in 2013 and embarked on their farewell tour in 2016. The End, as the tour was named, wrapped in 2017 in the band’s home in Birmingham, England.

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Ozzy Osbourne Becomes a Grandpa

Ozzy Osbourne with granddaughter Andy Rose.Jack Osbourne/Instagram

On April 24, 2012, son Jack welcomed his first daughter, Pearl Clementine, and Osbourne took his happy grandparenthood public.

Clearly, the rock n’ roll genes run in the family: Pearl’s little sis Andy, born in 2015, was pictured sticking her tongue out for a photo, just like her famous papa. “Andy calls this her lemon face and loves to have Papa make it with her,” Jack wrote under the adorable pic, with #chipofftheoldblock in the caption as well.

In addition to Pearl and Andy, Jack and ex-wife Lisa Stelly are also parents to Minnie Theodora, born in 2018. Last July, Jack welcomed daughter Maple Artemis with wife Aree Gearhart.

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Ozzy Osbourne Embracing Grandfatherhood

Ozzy Osbourne with grandson Sidney.Sharon Osbourne Instagram

Clearly, the animated rockstar makes for the most fun grandpa! In September 2023, Sharon posted this adorable pic of the rocker making silly faces to entertain daughter Kelly’s son Sidney.

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Ozzy Osbourne’s Health

Ozzy Osbourne in 2020.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Osbourne faced his share of health issues over the years, and in a November 2023 interview with Rolling Stone UK, the so-called Prince of Darkness opened up about his view on death and longevity.

“I said to Sharon that I’d smoked a joint recently and she said, ‘What are you doing that for! It’ll f—ing kill you!’ I said, ‘How long do you want me to f—ing live for?!’” he told the outlet.

“At best I’ve got 10 years left and when you’re older, time picks up speed,” he continued.

Back in February, the legendary rocker canceled all of his upcoming performances and announced that he was quitting touring due to a spinal injury. At the time, he described the news on Instagram as “one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share.”

Osbourne had surgery in 2019 following a fall, when he aggravated previous damage to his neck and back from an ATV accident 16 years earlier. After more three more surgeries and a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, the rocker told Rolling Stone UK that he planned to perform again, but had to take it one day at a time.

“It’s been like saying farewell to the best relationship of my life,” he said of taking a step back from music. “At the start of my illness, when I stopped touring, I was really pissed off with myself, the doctors and the world. But as time has gone on, I’ve just gone, ‘Well, maybe I’ve just got to accept that fact.’ ”

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Ozzy Osbourne Dies

Ozzy Osbourne.ROSS HALFIN

Weeks after he performed his farewell concert with Black Sabbath (and witnessed — slash jokingly cursed out — the engagement of his daughter Kelly to Slipknot’s Sid Wilson), Ozzy died at age 76 on July 22, 2025.

“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,” the Osbourne family shared in a statement to PEOPLE. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”