Ozzy Osbourne, born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, was a legendary English singer and songwriter, usually hailed because the “Prince of Darkness” and the “Godfather of Heavy Metallic.” Sadly, he handed away on the age of 76.

Ozzy first rose to fame within the Nineteen Seventies because the lead singer of Black Sabbath, a band extensively thought to be the pioneers of the heavy steel style. After an unbelievable run with Black Sabbath, he launched a massively profitable solo profession in 1980 along with his album “Blizzard of Oz.” His solo hits like “Loopy Prepare” and “No Extra Tears” solidified his place as a rock icon for many years to return.

The Osbourne household advised TMZ that the rock legend died on Tuesday “surrounded by love,” though no reason behind demise has been revealed presently. Nonetheless, in January 2020, Osbourne revealed that he’d been recognized with Parkinson’s illness. On the time, he stated, “It isn’t a demise sentence.”

Regardless, it would do little to shake the maintain that he has on the leisure trade. He has acquired a spot within the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame twice, as soon as for Black Sabbath and as soon as for his work as a solo artist, as he has bought over 100 million albums between the 2.

Along with founding Ozzfest, a well-liked touring competition for rock and steel bands, he, his spouse and supervisor Sharon, and his youngsters Kelly and Jack, grew to become a family title within the early 2000s when their hit actuality TV present, “The Osbournes,” premiered on MTV. Regardless of his stage persona, he has turn out to be a beloved determine in actuality TV and music historical past, prompting many celebrities and followers to take to social media on Tuesday to pay tribute to his rock and roll legacy.

Actor Danny Trejo was one of many first to pay tribute, telling the late legend to “Relaxation in Energy.” He went on to say, “In the present day we misplaced one of many wildest souls to ever stroll this Earth. Ozzy wasn’t simply The Prince of Darkness; he was pure gentle to these of us fortunate sufficient to fulfill him. A coronary heart larger than any stage he ever rocked. My coronary heart goes out to Sharon and the Children.”

“Save me a seat backstage up there, carnal,” he added. “Love you without end.”

Rapper Ice Ttweeted, “RIP Ozzy. Proper after the current enormous Black Sabbath ultimate live performance. Unhappy.. For my part, the Creators of Heavy Metallic.”

Rapper and fellow actuality TV star Taste Flavtweeted, “Man,,, actual heartbroken over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,,, we go method again and it was an actual honor to look at him get inducted into the @rockhall final 12 months. Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his youngsters and complete household. RIP.”

Director Paul Feig mirrored on working with Ozzy, writing, “So very unhappy to listen to about Ozzy’s passing. I’ll all the time cherish the time I spent with him on Ghostbusters. He was such a candy man and so up for having enjoyable along with his persona. He was a real legend and the music world wouldn’t have been the identical with out him. RIP Ozzy.”