Elton John, Metallica, Kermit the Frog and more pay tribute to late Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne

A statement posted by the Osbourne family 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."

The news of his passing follows Black Sabbath's final ever show at at Villa Park on Saturday 5 July, which featured an all-star supporting lineup of Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, Lamb Of God, Anthrax and Mastodon. The event became the highest grossing charity concert ever, raising £140 million for charity, which will be donated to Acorns Children's Hospice, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Cure Parkinson's.

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.

Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and… pic.twitter.com/WLJhOrMsDF

— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) July 22, 2025

Tributes from the music community have poured in from the likes of Pantera, Jon Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Aerosmith, Dave Mustaine, and more.

"It’s impossible to put into words what Ozzy Osbourne has meant to Metallica. Hero, icon, pioneer, inspiration, mentor, and, most of all, friend are a few that come to mind. Ozzy and Sharon believed in us and transformed our lives and careers. He taught us how to play in the big leagues while at the same time being warm, welcoming, engaging, and all around brilliant," the band shared.

Elton John wrote: "He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love." A tribute even came from Kermit Frog, his one-time collaborator: "No one rocked harder."

Yungblud, who shared a cover of Black Sabbath's "Changes", recorded at their final show, wrote: "I didn’t think you would leave so soon - the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room. But as it is written with legends, they seem to know the things that we don’t. I will never forget you - you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage."