According to The New York Times, Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack. A death certificate filed in London by his daughter, Aimée Rose Osbourne, notes that the legendary Black Sabbath frontman had been living with coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease. The document also states the heart attack happened “out of hospital.”
Two days after his passing, Daily Mail reported that an air ambulance was dispatched to Welders House, the singer’s home in Buckinghamshire, on the morning of July 22. At 10:30 a.m., the helicopter landed in a field near the estate, just 15 minutes after being called. By 12:30 p.m., the crew had returned to their base at RAF Benson, near Wallingford in South Oxfordshire.
“We can confirm that our helicopter was dispatched to provide advanced critical care at an incident near Chalfont St Giles yesterday,” a spokesperson for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance told Daily Mail.
His 85-year-old sister, Jean Powell, spoke to The Mirror and described the loss as both unexpected and deeply saddening: “He was frail, but it still came as a shock,” she said. “He still had plans and things he wanted to do. We don’t know the details of his death; it’s still too early. It’s just so sad. I’m just thankful he died in England.”
Ozzy’s family announced his death on the morning of July 22, releasing a heartfelt statement.
“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. We ask everyone to respect our family’s privacy at this time,” they said.
Over the last two decades, Osbourne had faced a series of serious health challenges. He was diagnosed in 2003 with Parkin 2, a rare genetic form of Parkinson’s disease. In a January 2020 television interview, he revealed he was “stricken” with the illness, which damages nerve cells and reduces dopamine levels — a chemical critical for brain function and motor control.
The rocker also suffered a severe fall in 2019, which displaced metal rods inserted into his spine after a quad-bike crash in 2003. He battled COVID-19 three years ago, and these setbacks forced him to cancel several planned tours.
Even so, Ozzy managed to return to the stage for a few appearances in recent years, including performances at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in August 2022 and the NFL season opener between the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills in September 2022.
Just a month ago, he gave what would become his final performance at Villa Park in Birmingham. Addressing the crowd, he told them: “You’ve no idea how I feel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
