Ozzy Osbourne, Heavy Metal Godfather, Dead at 76

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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and Heavy Metal Godfather, has died. He was 76.In a statement shared to Sky News, the Osbourne family said: “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.”(Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)Ozzy’s death comes just weeks after the Back to the Beginning festival, where both made their final concert performances.On July 5, Fans ascended on Villa Park, Birmingham, for the big event, which has been called “the greatest heavy metal show ever.” It was the absolute last time that Ozzy Osbourne and the original lineup of Black Sabbath performed together live.“Birmingham is a city which means so much to Ozzy,” said Ozzy’s wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne. “When it comes to heavy metal music, Black Sabbath forming and his love of Aston Villa — it all started here.”This story is developing…The post Ozzy Osbourne, Heavy Metal Godfather, Dead at 76 appeared first on VICE.