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Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, 76, passed away on July 22nd, just weeks after returning to the stage. His family confirmed the news, requesting privacy during this difficult time.
Osbourne’s wife of 43 years, Sharon, was with him at their Buckinghamshire home when he passed. The singer had publicly battled Parkinson’s disease since 2003.
While the family grieves, they are now contending with disturbing online rumors surrounding the circumstances of Osbourne’s death. False claims alleging the Black Sabbath frontman took his own life have spread across social media and even reached US radio stations.
A family friend, speaking to The Sun, expressed the family’s distress, calling the rumors “vile” and “disgusting.” They emphasized Osbourne’s love for his family, especially his grandchildren, and highlighted his positive outlook following his recent farewell performance. The friend shared that Osbourne had been enthusiastic about upcoming projects, including a potential documentary and the September launch of his memoir.
The family has been further targeted by cruel online comments and accusations, adding to their grief. The spread of these baseless rumors, including AI-generated videos, has horrified the Osbourne family, who are now forced to deal with this hurtful speculation during their time of mourning.