Ozzy Osbourne Declares Fearless Farewell: “I’m Not Afraid of Death—My Legacy Will Echo in Eternity,” Says Rock Icon as He Bids Tribute to Black Sabbath and the Era That Defined Heavy Metal History….

 

London, UK – July 7, 2025 — In a powerful and emotionally charged statement that reverberated across the global rock and metal community, legendary musician Ozzy Osbourne has formally declared his farewell from the spotlight, ending a monumental career that helped define the very essence of heavy metal. At 76 years old, the “Prince of Darkness” remains unapologetically bold, proclaiming, “I’m not afraid of death—my legacy will echo in eternity.”

 

Ozzy’s announcement came during an exclusive interview and public address in London, where he took the time to reflect on his extraordinary life and groundbreaking contributions to music. With a mixture of pride, nostalgia, and raw honesty, Osbourne paid homage to his bandmates, his fans, and the band that started it all—Black Sabbath.

 

“This isn’t about saying goodbye with tears,” Osbourne said, standing firm despite ongoing health challenges. “This is about saying thank you. Thank you to my brothers in Black Sabbath, to my family who stood by me, and to the fans who kept the fire alive for over five decades. I’ve done what I came to do. And now, I rest.”

 

A Farewell Built on Legacy

 

From the moment Black Sabbath burst onto the scene in 1970 with their self-titled debut album, Osbourne became more than just a singer—he became a voice for an entire generation of outcasts, rebels, and dreamers. Alongside guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward, the Birmingham native helped invent a new genre of music that fused doom-laden riffs with lyrics touching on war, madness, and existential dread.

 

With albums like Paranoid, Master of Reality, and Vol. 4, Black Sabbath didn’t just change the sound of rock music—they built the foundation of heavy metal. Their influence can be heard in everything from Metallica and Slayer to Nirvana and Slipknot.

 

“I never set out to be a legend,” Ozzy said with a slight grin. “I was just a working-class kid who loved music. The rest—well, it happened because I never stopped. Even when the world told me I should.”

 

Defying Death, Embracing Immortality

 

Osbourne’s battle with numerous health issues in recent years—including a Parkinson’s diagnosis, spinal surgeries, and a near-fatal staph infection—would have silenced a lesser spirit. Yet the rocker refused to fade quietly. He returned with new solo albums (Ordinary Man, Patient Number 9) that climbed the charts and resonated with a new generation of fans.

 

“I cheated death more times than I can count,” he said. “But now, I’m not running from it. I’ve made peace with the end, whenever it comes. I’ll live on in every riff, every scream, every fan who plays my music loud.”

 

Tributes Pour In

 

Following his announcement, tributes from across the music world poured in. Metallica frontman James Hetfield praised Osbourne as “the true godfather of metal,” while Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy’s wife and longtime manager, called the moment “bittersweet but beautiful.”

 

“He gave everything to music—his soul, his body, his energy. Now he’s earned his rest,” Sharon said.

 

Tony Iommi, Ozzy’s longtime bandmate and creative partner, said in a heartfelt post, “We changed the world together. No one will ever match what we did with Sabbath. And no one will ever be Ozzy.”

 

The End of an Era

 

Though he has no plans to tour or record new material, Ozzy hinted that he may make occasional public appearances or collaborations if health permits. “I’ll never stop loving music,” he said. “But the beast I once was—the touring madman—that chapter is closed.”

 

As the music world absorbs the magnitude of Osbourne’s farewell, one truth rings louder than any guitar solo: Ozzy Osbourne is more than a man—he is a myth, a symbol, a living monument to rock rebellion.

 

In his own words, “I may be done with the stage, but the echoes of my music—they’re forever.”

 

Indeed, as heavy metal’s eternal flame burns on, it will always carry the unmistakable shadow of Ozzy Osbourne—the Prince of Darkness, now immortal.

 

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