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Ozzy Osbourne met fans at Comic Con Midlands just two weeks ago prior to his death, which was announced by his family, including his wife Sharon Osbourne, this evening
Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76
The late Ozzy Osbourne was pictured for what’s thought to be one of the final times at Comic Con Midlands less than two weeks before his death. He met fans at the convention in his hometown of Birmingham earlier this month.
It’s been announced tonight that Ozzy died, aged 76, this morning, just weeks after his farewell concert with Black Sabbath earlier this month. His family, including his wife Sharon Osbourne, 72, shared the news in a joint statement.
The news comes after Ozzy performed his farewell gig at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5. He took to the stage at the stadium alongside his former bandmates as part of the star-studded Back to the Beginning concert that evening.
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A week later, he joined fans at Comic Con Midlands. Ozzy took part in a meet and greet at the NEC in the city and among those who met him at the event was singer Pip Marsh, who posed for a photo with ‘the Prince of Darkness’.
Speaking to the Mirror, Pip, who attended the convention with a friend to meet his idol, said that he feels “numb” following the news of Ozzy’s death this evening. Pip told us tonight: “I’ve just seen the news, I’m devastated.”
He added: “It doesn’t feel real, I’m numb.” He continued: “I’m gutted. I’ve always had this weird connection to Ozzy, he lived not too far from where I grew up. One of my first ever big shows was on the same line-up as Sabbath, it’s wild. I feel numb.”
Ozzy’s wife Sharon and four of his children, Louis Osbourne, Aimee Osbourne, Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne, announced his death in a statement issued tonight. It 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.
The family continued: “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 Louis.”
Ozzy gave what had already been described as his “final performance” at the sold-out Back to the Beginning concert earlier this month. The event marked the reunion of Ozzy and his former bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, who are the original members of the band Black Sabbath.
He addressed the crowd and their support whilst on stage at the stadium. At one point, Ozzy, who has faced health issues over the years, told the audience: “I don’t know what to say, man, I’ve been laid up for like six years. You have no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Following the gig, it was announced last week that it will be released as a concert film next year. Back to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow is set to include highlights from the show and behind-the-scenes footage.
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