Ozzy Osbourne was an English singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath and for his successful solo career. Born on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, he became one of heavy metal’s most recognizable figures, earning the nickname Prince of Darkness. Beyond music, he gained widespread attention through The Osbournes, the reality television series featuring his family. Ozzy died on July 22, 2025,Ozzy Osbourne aged 76, leaving behind a lasting musical legacy.
Ozzy Osbourne Profile and Personal Details
| Category | Detailed Information |
| Full Name | John Michael Osbourne |
| Popular Name | Ozzy Osbourne |
| Height | Approximately 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) |
| Ozzy Osbourne Age | 76 years old at the time of his death |
| Date of Birth | December 3, 1948 |
| Date of Death | July 22, 2025 |
| Birthplace | Aston, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Nickname | Prince of Darkness, Ozzy |
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, musician, and television personality |
| Famous For | Being the original lead vocalist of Black Sabbath and his successful solo career |
| Music Genres | Heavy metal, hard rock, rock |
| Estimated Net Worth | Approximately $220 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth; an estimate rather than a verified estate valuation |
| Father | John Thomas “Jack” Osbourne |
| Mother | Lilian Osbourne |
| Siblings | Three older sisters and two younger brothers |
| First Wife | Thelma Riley |
| Second Wife | Sharon Osbourne |
| Marital Status | Married to Sharon Osbourne at the time of his death |
| Marriage Date | July 4, 1982, to Sharon Osbourne |
| Children | Jessica, Louis, Elliot, Aimee, Kelly, and Jack |
| Family Background | Raised in a working-class family in Birmingham, England |
| Education | Left school during his teenage years |
| Early Occupation | Worked in manual and factory jobs before pursuing music |
| Hair Color | Dark brown in his earlier years; later varied in style and appearance |
| Eye Color | Not consistently documented in reliable biographical sources |
| Weight | No consistently verified public figure |
| Hobbies and Interests | Music, recording, live performances, television, and family life |
| Musical Debut with Black Sabbath | Black Sabbath’s self-titled debut album was released in 1970 |
| First Solo Album | Blizzard of Ozz (1980) |
| Popular Solo Songs | “Crazy Train,” “Mr. Crowley,” “Bark at the Moon,” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home” |
| Popular Black Sabbath Songs | “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” and “War Pigs” |
| Notable Albums | Paranoid, Master of Reality, Blizzard of Ozz, Diary of a Madman, No More Tears, Ordinary Man, and Patient Number 9 |
| Television Show | The Osbournes |
| Television Debut | Became a major reality television personality through The Osbournes in 2002 |
| Music Festival | Ozzfest, developed with Sharon Osbourne |
| Grammy Recognition | Won Grammy Awards as a solo artist and with Black Sabbath |
| Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | Black Sabbath inducted in 2006; Ozzy inducted as a solo artist in 2024 |
| Other Recognition | Hollywood Walk of Fame star and WWE Hall of Fame induction |
| Last Major Black Sabbath Performance | July 5, 2025, at Back to the Beginning in Birmingham |
| Health | Publicly disclosed Parkinson’s disease in 2020 and experienced other health challenges |
| Official Website | ozzy.com |
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| YouTube | Ozzy Osbourne |
| Legacy | Widely recognized for helping shape heavy metal and influencing generations of rock musicians |
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Ozzy Osbourne Family Details
| Family Member | Relationship | Details |
| Jack Osbourne | Father | Worked as a toolmaker |
| Lilian Osbourne | Mother | Worked in a factory |
| Thelma Riley | First Wife | Married Ozzy in 1971; their marriage later ended in divorce |
| Sharon Osbourne | Second Wife | Married Ozzy in 1982 and managed much of his professional career |
| Jessica Osbourne | Daughter | Child from his first marriage |
| Louis Osbourne | Son | Child from his first marriage |
| Elliot Kingsley | Stepson | Sharon’s son from an earlier relationship, adopted by Ozzy |
| Aimee Osbourne | Daughter | Musician who chose not to appear in The Osbournes |
| Kelly Osbourne | Daughter | Singer and television personality |
| Jack Osbourne | Son | Television personality and media figure |
Ozzy Osbourne Career Timeline
| Year | Career Milestone |
| 1948 | Born in Birmingham, England. |
| Late 1960s | Helped establish the group that became Black Sabbath. |
| 1970 | Black Sabbath released its debut album and Paranoid. |
| 1971 | Released Master of Reality with Black Sabbath. |
| 1979 | Left Black Sabbath and focused on a solo career. |
| 1980 | Released Blizzard of Ozz, featuring “Crazy Train.” |
| 1981 | Released Diary of a Madman. |
| 1983 | Released Bark at the Moon. |
| 1991 | Released No More Tears. |
| 2001–2002 | The Osbournes became a major television success. |
| 2006 | Black Sabbath entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. |
| 2020 | Released Ordinary Man and publicly discussed his Parkinson’s diagnosis. |
| 2022 | Released Patient Number 9. |
| 2023 | Won two Grammy Awards for Patient Number 9 and “Degradation Rules.” |
| 2024 | Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. |
| July 5, 2025 | Reunited with Black Sabbath for their farewell performance in Birmingham. |
| July 22, 2025 | Died at age 76. |
Ozzy Osbourne Awards and Achievements
| Award or Recognition | Year | Achievement |
| Grammy Award | 1994 | Best Metal Performance for “I Don’t Want to Change the World.” |
| Primetime Emmy Award | 2002 | The Osbournes won Outstanding Reality Program. |
| Hollywood Walk of Fame | 2002 | Received a star recognizing his entertainment career. |
| Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | 2006 | Inducted as a member of Black Sabbath. |
| Grammy Award | 2014 | Black Sabbath won Best Metal Performance for “God Is Dead?” |
| WWE Hall of Fame | 2021 | Inducted as a celebrity honoree. |
| Grammy Awards | 2023 | Won Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance. |
| Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | 2024 | Inducted as a solo artist. |
| Clio Music Lifetime Achievement Award | 2024 | Recognized for his impact on music and popular culture. |
