Ozzy Osbourne’s final text to his best friend exposed.
Ozzy Osbourne’s friend and longtime guitarist Zakk Wylde, has revealed the devastating final message the Black Sabbath frontman sent before his death.
Ozzy’s legacy highlighted.
From biting bats to blessing bangers, Ozzy transformed chaos into charisma, controversy into canon.
He may have been the face of heavy metal’s darkest aesthetic, but to his family, he was just “John.”
Born in 1948 in Aston, Birmingham, Ozzy Osbourne rose from a rough childhood to global superstardom.
In 1968, Ozzy co-founded Black Sabbath — a group widely credited with inventing heavy metal.
With heavy riffs and haunting vocals, Osbourne helped define a generation of sound and rebellion.
He was no stranger to scandal — from the infamous bat incident to battles with addiction.
In the 2000s, he reached a new audience as the hilariously incoherent dad on The Osbournes.
Ozzy revealed he was battling Parkinson’s disease — a condition that gradually affects mobility and speech.
In recent years, he canceled several shows due to health concerns, often citing spinal issues.
Just weeks ago, Ozzy shocked fans by joining Black Sabbath for a farewell performance at Villa Park.
Performing for 42,000 fans, Ozzy told the crowd: “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Ozzy Osbourne’s death confirmed.
Ozzy passed away on Tuesday, July 22, at age 76 — surrounded by loved ones and shattering the hearts of generations of fans.
In a joint statement, the Osbourne family said: “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. He was with his family and surrounded by love.”
The family added a request for privacy during their time of mourning — a wish echoed by grieving fans around the world.
Ozzy leaves behind wife Sharon Osbourne, children Aimee, Kelly, and Jack, along with Jessica and Louis from his first marriage, and several grandchildren.
Sister’s final moments with Ozzy profiled.
Jean Powell shared heartfelt memories of her brother, still calling him by his birth name: “John.”
Jean last saw Ozzy in Birmingham, where he was honored alongside Black Sabbath during the “Back to the Beginning” event.
“He was frail,” Jean admitted to The Mirror, “but still our John. Still cracking jokes.”
Despite being a global icon, Jean said Ozzy never stopped checking in on the family: “Every week without fail, he’d call or text.”
Jean’s heartbreak was palpable: “We just can’t believe he’s gone.”
Jean’s voice cracked when she said it: “There won’t be another like him.”
“I can’t wait to come back,” he’d said — and in a way, he already has. Through his music, his mischief, and his memory. Forever.
Ozzy’s final text to sister revealed.
In his last message, Ozzy had promised her he’d return to Birmingham: “I can’t wait to come back.”
Jean said the family had expected to see him again just days after the text — plans now frozen in time.
“We didn’t really get a chance to chat much,” she recalled. “It was chaotic. But he was happy to be home.”
Jean admitted she was overwhelmed when she saw thousands of fans gathered at the stadium: “A sea of people waiting to see our John.”
Despite his frailty, Jean says his death came as a shock: “He still had things to do.”
Jean confirmed the family is still awaiting more information about the exact cause of death.
Jean found some solace in the fact that Ozzy passed away in his homeland — the place he loved.
He sent a text to friend Zakk Wylde before he died too.
“The last text I got from Oz was saying, ‘Zakky, sorry, it was like a madhouse back there. I didn’t see you.’ He goes, ‘Thanks for everything.’ It was just us talking, saying, ‘I love you, buddy.’ That was it.”
Tributes pour in from around the globe.
From Metallica to McCartney, tributes have flooded social media in honor of the rock titan.
The Osbourne family — known for their fierce loyalty — came together to mourn the man at the heart of it all.