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guzik
Those who made it to the Birmingham show were very lucky
Tommix11
One of the great ones are gone. RIP Ozzy.
basisword
Nice he was able to have his farewell show a couple of weeks ago.
potato3732842
Kinda funny that after everything he did Parkinsons was what got him.
Flatcircle
Sang at his farewell concert, raised $190 million for childrens charity. Traveled to Switzerland and offed himself before parkinsons ravaged him.

An aristocratic death

eboynyc32
Iconic singer. He’s finally flying high again.
weinzierl
In his last decade he must have been a dreamer who dreamt of better days. Sad to see him go.
huqedato
RIP Ozzy. You were "THE" Founder.
mattigames
I know it's not the most tasteful thing to speak about right now but Sharon and Ozzy have been vocal about their full support for euthanasia, Sharon watched her dad suffer with Alzheimer and it defined her views in the matter. So given this news plus their las gig being just weeks ago I assume it's likely what happened, or at least something that is arguably the same (e g. stopping life sustaining devices, not necessarily taking anything)

Last stop for the crazy train, see you on the other side!

wnevets
Wow the last Black Sabbath show really was the last one.
artembugara
An absolute legend.

I missed my chance to listen to Black Sabbath in 2015 or 2016 during the Rock am Ring because the last day was cancelled.

I'm happy for what Ozzy did in his sixties and seventies, and what a way to go.

And let's not forget, the most likely reason he's been able to get this far with his lifestyle post-80s and 90s is Sharon

NickC25
A life well lived, and his work touched millions. Rest in peace.
tmtvl
I may have had my misgivings about the man (especially his attitude towards his successor), but I shan't deny the influence he had on the music I love. Rest in peace, mr. Osbourne.
scoreandmore
Funny growing up in the 70s and 80s watching the Moral Majority lose their collective shit over Black Sabbath. Satanic panic was real: I had to hide my records from my dad and only play them when he wasn’t home. I still prefer Dio but ozzy had more of an impact on culture.

War Pigs is the most metal anti war song ever which is why the religious right hated it so much. Nothing to do with satanism, more about speaking truth to power. Still as relevant in 1970 as it is today.

renewiltord
Incredible artist. Never got to see him live but listened to him so much growing up. Nostalgic feeling.
rybosome
RIP to a legend who had a profound impact on me as a young musician.

To quote my favorite song of his:

I've seen your face a hundred times Everyday we've been apart And I don't care about the sunshine, yeah 'Cause mama, mama, I'm coming home

babymetal
Damn. I'm visiting my sister in Birmingham next week. It's a big city with a lot of history (industrial revolution, modern geology), and a lot of pride in ordinary people doing their best. RIP Ozzy.