OZZY Osbourne died "surrounded by family" at home with his wife Sharon after a battle with Parkinson's.
Since shooting to fame as part of Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne built a staggering career in the entertainment industry spanning almost 60 years.
The Prince of Darkness said goodbye to his adoring fans in early July 2025 at a farewell gig in Aston Villa Park, marking the final time he was seen performing.
Throughout his career, Ozzy has never shied away from the out of the ordinary, performing insane tours and becoming synonymous with biting the head of a bat.
Across his six-decade career, The Prince of Darkness cemented himself as a worldwide rock legend.
What was his net worth?
At the time of his death, Ozzy Osbourne's net worth stood at $220 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
This was a combined net worth with his wife, Sharon Osbourne.
Sharon was an integral part of Ozzy's success, having managed his career for multiple decades and together they built an empire.
As a consequence, Sharon established herself as a mogul in the music industry, appearing as a judge on the X Factor and, most recently, a visit to the Celebrity Big Brother House, only furthering their combined net worth.
As a result of his long-running career in the industry, Ozzy's success has also afforded his family opportunities in the industry.
Ozzy had six children; two, Kelly and Jack, appeared on the now iconic reality TV Show The Osbournes along with their parents.
The show became an overnight success and became MTV's most-watched show ever.
Wife Sharon and children, Jack and Kelly, were all thrown into the spotlight.
As a result, Kelly and Jack have both carved out careers in the entertainment industry and have been able to amass a huge financial portfolio.
What was Ozzy's early life like?
Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, the star dropped out of school aged 15 then took up a number of roles as a labourer, plumber – and even an abattoir worker.
But Ozzy became entangled with petty crime and served two months in prison for burglary.
The singer then pursued his love of music after hearing The Beatles hit She Loves You in 1963.
Ozzy joined Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler to form their first band, Rare Breed in 1967.
How did Ozzy accumulate his wealth?
It wasn't long before the band gained international stardom.
In 1970, the group gained a cult following in both the US and UK after releasing their eponymous first album.
While he had a long career as the Prince of Darkness and Black Sabbath frontman, he also enjoyed a career as a solo artist, with his seminal first album Blizzard of Ozz, released in 1980, becoming a multi-platinum success, due to his hit Crazy Train.
In 1992 Ozzy announced his retirement.
However, after a seven-year hiatus, he later returned to Black Sabbath and, only one year later, released the Grammy award-winning song Iron Man.
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