Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath and a pioneering figure in heavy metal, has died. His passing was announced this morning in a statement that 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.”
Osbourne’s career spanned decades, cementing his status as the “Prince of Darkness.” Beyond his musical legacy, he gained further widespread recognition in the early 2000s with the MTV reality series The Osbournes. The show, which debuted in 2002, offered a candid look into the lives of ozzy, his wife Sharon, and their children Kelly and Jack. The series garnered critical acclaim, winning an Emmy for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program (Reality) in 2002 and receiving another nomination the following year.Its original run concluded on March 21, 2005, paving the way for various spin-off projects.
