Again in 2018, Ozzy Osbourne informed Rolling Stone, “I by no means thought I would make it this far,” including, “I do not perceive why I am alive nonetheless after the hell-raising days. I suppose whoever the person is upstairs, if there even is one, desires me to stay round.” Sadly, the heavy steel icon’s clock ran out seven years later, dying at age 76. Whereas his dying was sudden, it wasn’t utterly stunning, given how the Black Sabbath member had been battling quite a few well being points in recent times.

After many years of rocking out onstage, Osbourne packed it up on July 5 with a farewell live performance for his followers. The particular occasion occurred at Birmingham’s Villa Park Stadium, and earlier than taking part in his ultimate jam, Osbourne informed the group, “It is the final track ever. Your help has enabled us to reside an incredible life-style, thanks from the underside of our hearts” (by way of Every day Mail). After this declaration, a digital message was posted to a display screen for all of the followers that learn, “Thanks for every little thing, you guys are f***ing superb. Birmingham Without end.”

It was a pleasant send-off to a beloved band and lead musician, however the truth that Osbourne mentioned these heartfelt phrases lower than three weeks earlier than he died appears surreal.

Although now there’s a photograph of Ozzy Osbourne performing as the latest pic on his Instagram, it really wasn’t the ultimate entry made by the Prince of Darkness. His final Instagram submit, uploaded a day earlier than he died, was a snapshot of an indication promoting Osbourne’s ultimate present that befell earlier this month. It did not embrace a caption, letting the picture converse for itself.

It was a candy tribute to his longtime band, Black Sabbath, and followers expressed their love and admiration for the late rocker after information broke that he had handed away. “Thanks for the music you gave us Ozzy might you relaxation in peace,” one individual wrote. “Rip Ozzy, [you] are a legend and have modified so many [people’s] lives,” gushed one other.

Osbourne is survived by his longtime spouse, Sharon Osbourne, 5 youngsters from two completely different relationships, and quite a few grandkids. Again in 2023, Kelly Osbourne shared a candy household snapshot on Instagram of Ozzy surrounded by family members. “We’re at all times the very best variations of ourselves once we are collectively. I really like my household a lot it hurts. Dad you’re the different pea in my pod,” she wrote. “I really like you to the moon and again.”