Several celebrities have spoken out in the wake of Ozzy Osbourne’s death at age 76 following his battle with Parkinson’s disease.
“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,” Ozzy’s family announced in a statement on Tuesday, July 22. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
Fellow musicians and more notable celebs quickly took to social media with sweet tributes for the late Black Sabbath singer, who performed his final concert with the band just weeks before his death.
Keep scrolling to read how celebrities are honoring Osbourne:
Elton John
“So sad to hear the news of @ozzyosbourne passing away,” the fellow musician shared via Instagram. “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.”
John concluded, “To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love.”
Jason Momoa
“Love you @ozzyosbourne,” the actor shared via Instagram. “All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana. So grateful. RIP.”
Ozzy Osbourne sold more than 100 million records worldwide between his solo career and his days as a member of Black Sabbath prior to his death in 2025. The England native got his start in 1967 when he joined bassist Geezer Butler’s first band, Rare Breed, as a vocalist. Although the group didn’t last long, […]
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Ozzy’s band — which also features members Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler — remembered the singer.
“Ozzy Forever,” the group captioned an Instagram post.
In a separate post, Ward wrote, “Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls, no, you’re forever in my heart. Deepest condolences to Sharon and all family members. RIP Sincere regrets to all the fans. Never goodbye. Thank you forever.”
“I just can’t believe it! My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park,” Iommi shared via Instagram. “It’s just such heartbreaking news that I can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother.”
Butler wrote, “Goodbye dear friend- thanks for all those years- we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston- who’d have thought, eh?”
Rod Stewart
“Bye, bye Ozzy. Sleep well, my friend,” the singer shared in an Instagram statement. “I’ll see you up there — later rather than sooner.”
Adam Sandler
“Whether we were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a sleepover … Nobody was more badass to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness — Ozzy Osborne!” the actor wrote on X. “Loved him a lot like we all did! Sending love to the family and so happy to have spent time with the legend himself. RIP.”
Joe Walsh
The Eagles member shared a photo alongside Ozzy on Instagram.
“A fine gentleman, father, husband and friend with a legacy that will never be denied. But for me — above all — a gentle soul,” he captioned an image. “Our deepest condolences to Sharon and the family. May @ozzyosbourne RIP, the Prince of Darkness!”
Mike McCready
“Sad to hear Ozzy died today. When I was in high school I discovered Sabbath. ‘War Pigs’ was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time. It was Ozzy’s voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape,” the Pearl Jam member shared on X. “Then when The Blizzard of Ozz record came out I was instantly a fan. Randy Rhoads was an influence on me to play lead guitar. Luckily I got to play on the song ‘Immortal’ on the last record. Thanks for the music, Ozzy it makes our journey in life better.”
Gene Simmons
“Sad to report Ozzy has passed away. He was a giant,” the Kiss singer added. “Admired and loved by millions of fans worldwide. Prayers and condolences go out to the Osborne family.”
Ice-T
“RIP Ozzy. Right after the recent huge Black Sabbath final concert,” the actor added. “Sad … In my opinion the Creators of Heavy Metal.”
Billie Joe Armstrong
“No words,” the Green Day singer captioned an Instagram post. “We love you Ozzy.”
Ronnie Wood
“I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne,” the Rolling Stones member shared via X. “What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham.”
Ozzy Osbourne found an unforgettable way to rock and roll weeks before his death. The musician took the stage one final time with Black Sabbath at the Back to the Beginning festival in Birmingham, England, on July 5. More than 45,000 people filled Birmingham’s Villa Park soccer stadium for the special event, with another 5.8 […]
YungBlud
“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,” the singer captioned an Instagram post following Ozzy’s death. “I will never forget you — you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage. Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own.”
He added, “You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough. You took us on your adventure — an adventure that started it all. I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time.”
Metallica
The band posted a throwback photo of Ozzy via their official Facebook page, captioning the image with a broken heart emoji.
Nirvana
“Thank you Ozzy Osbourne for the inspiration,” the band’s official X account wrote. “@BlackSabbath is the template for heavy Rock. #Ozzy.”
Sean Ono Lennon
“One of the greatest of all time,” the musician wrote on social media, tagging Ozzy’s X account. “R.I.P.”
Nile Rodgers
“Rest In Power Ozzy,” the producer shared in an Instagram comment.
Ozzy Osbourne had one more special project in the works before his death. Hachette Book Group announced on July 10 that Osbourne would be publishing his memoir, Last Rites. According to the book’s synopsis, the rock star wrote about his time performing in the legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath, his marriage to wife Sharon […]
Billy Bush
“Rest in peace to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne,” he captioned a video posted via X on July 22. “A true icon who changed music forever.”
Bush said he had “great memories” of Ozzy, recalling the time he went to the musician’s home for a “huge interview” to promote the family’s reality show.
Rest in peace to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. A true icon who changed music forever. pic.twitter.com/yMP3x5hepU
— Hot Mics with Billy Bush (@hotmicsbilly) July 22, 2025
“I’ll never forget that,” he continued. “It had to be almost 20 years ago.”
Flavor Flav
“Man,,, real heart broken over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,,, we go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the @rockhall last year,” the rapper shared via X on July 22. “Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP.”
