Ozzy Osbourne: Cause of Death Confirmed Following Emotional Farewell in Birmingham
Ozzy Osbourne’s cause of death has now been officially confirmed, following a moving public farewell to the legendary rocker in his hometown of Birmingham.
The beloved Black Sabbath frontman, aged 76, passed away on 22 July, just days after performing his final show at Villa Park, Birmingham.
The news sent shockwaves through the UK and across the globe. Fans flocked to the streets, celebrating the life of the man who helped shape heavy metal as we know it.
According to The New York Times, Osbourne’s death certificate, submitted by his daughter Aimée Osbourne, cites “acute myocardial infarction” and “out-of-hospital cardiac arrest” as the primary causes of death.
Simply put, the music icon suffered a fatal heart attack. The certificate also listed coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease with autonomic dysfunction as contributing factors.
Described on the document as a “Songwriter, Performer and Rock Legend”, Osbourne’s legacy now lives on through both his timeless music and generations of devoted fans.
An air ambulance was dispatched to the star’s countryside home near Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire on the day he died.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Air Ambulance confirmed: “We were dispatched to provide advanced critical care at an incident near Chalfont St Giles on 22 July.” No further details were released.
Osbourne’s funeral was held in Birmingham, the city that gave birth to Black Sabbath. Thousands turned out for a sombre but powerful procession that traced his roots, from Aston, where he grew up, to the Black Sabbath bench and bridge on Broad Street.
It was here his family paused, surrounded by tributes, tears, and heavy hearts.
In one particularly emotional moment, wife Sharon Osbourne, 72, kissed a flower and placed it beside a heartfelt tribute reading, “Birmingham will always love you.” She wiped away tears as fans applauded and mourned together.
The outpouring of grief and celebration across the UK was profound. Tributes had already begun flooding in when news of his death first broke, showing just how deeply Osbourne’s influence was felt far beyond the music world.
Despite years of health struggles beginning with a serious quad bike crash in 2003, a fall in 2019, a Parkinson’s diagnosis, and a battle with Covid, Ozzy Osbourne never stepped back completely.
In 2013, he reunited with Black Sabbath for their final album, 13. His last solo album, Patient Number 9, dropped in 2022 and included collaborations with rock royalty like Eric Clapton, Tony Iommi, Jeff Beck, and Taylor Hawkins.
It later won the 2023 Grammy for Best Rock Album. Even in his final years, Osbourne remained determined to get back on stage.
That wish came true at Villa Park, where he performed one last time surrounded by his bandmates and iconic acts like Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, and Alice in Chains.
“It’s so good to be on this f***ing stage, you have no idea,” he told the roaring crowd.
Critic Mark Beaumont described the show as a “celebration of the delicious darkness Osbourne and his coven unleashed over five decades ago, and the behemoth it’s become.”
Now, as tributes continue to pour in, it’s clear the Prince of Darkness was more than just a performer. He was a phenomenon, a one-of-a-kind spirit whose influence will forever echo in rock history.
Rest easy, Ozzy. Birmingham, and the world, will always love you.
