On July 5, 2026, fans mark a year since the death of Ozzy Osbourne, the voice behind some of heavy metal’s most enduring anthems and the face of Black Sabbath’s rise from Birmingham legend to global phenomenon. He was 76.

Osbourne’s family announced his passing in July 2025, saying he was surrounded by love while with his family. News outlets noted his health struggles in his final years, including Parkinson’s disease, and highlighted that he had recently stepped into what many described as a farewell chapter of his career.

Tributes followed from across rock and metal, as fellow musicians credited Osbourne for shaping the sound, style, and attitude of modern heavy music. His legacy is often summarized as more than chart-topping hits or iconic stage theatrics—he helped define a genre, influenced generations, and remained instantly recognizable even when battling illness.

A year later, fans continue to recall the songs, performances, and unmistakable persona that made “the Prince of Darkness” a permanent figure in rock history.