It felt surreal for fans who watched Ozzy Osbourne step on stage one last time, only to lose him just days later. His death on July 22, 2025, came only 17 days after a moving farewell concert in Birmingham.
Ozzy Osbourne stood on the same ground where his career began, Villa Park, a short distance from Aston. Surrounded by family, lifelong friends, and a global audience, the air carried decades of history. For locals, it felt like their own story folded into his, making the night deeply personal and unforgettable.
Fans saw a rare sight: Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward alongside Ozzy for the first time in two decades. They moved like veterans, letting riffs cut through the night.
Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy's wife, shared the news on Instagram.
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Due to spinal surgeries and Parkinson’s, Ozzy performed seated on a dark throne that matched his nickname, Prince of Darkness.
The setup wasn’t grand, but it was honest, showing a man unwilling to leave the music behind. His voice carried even more weight in that stark setting.
Ozzy / IG / Ozzy had been battling Parkinson’s since 2019 and underwent multiple surgeries, including spinal procedures, which left him unable to walk
“Crazy Train,” “Iron Man,” and “War Pigs” roared from the speakers, each note hitting like a final salute. Fans sang louder with each chorus, filling gaps when Ozzy paused for breath. These songs felt alive again, tied to the same raw energy that started it all.
Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, and Pantera shared the bill, each offering their own tribute. Their sets felt like a passing of the torch, nodding to Ozzy’s impact on their sound. The night felt like a summit of generations, uniting legends and followers under one roof.
Midway through the show, Ozzy said, “You have no idea how I feel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” It was stripped of ceremony, just gratitude spilling out. Those words carried through the stadium, sticking with people who knew they might never hear them live again.
Sharon Osbourne and their children stood backstage, quietly observing as cameras caught their reactions. Their smiles wavered between pride and sadness.
Ticket sales and donations raised £140 million for Parkinson’s research, children’s hospitals, and hospices. That number flashed on giant screens, turning applause into a roar. It was a moment that turned celebration into meaningful action, cementing the night’s impact far beyond music.
In the weeks leading up, Ozzy’s bandmates shared that he pushed through pain during rehearsals. His determination showed in how he corrected small details, still driven by perfection. Those who watched said it was like seeing an old fighter lace up again, ready for one last round.
Albums like “Paranoid” and “Master of Reality” were never just records. They shifted the sound of rock entirely. Playing them live one last time gave them new life.
Ozzy / IG / Ozzy’s solo career wasn’t left out. Songs from “Blizzard of Ozz” played, echoing the wild energy of his early days outside Black Sabbath.
Those riffs brought cheers from a crowd that grew up on both eras, bridging decades in a single night.
Hours before the concert, Ozzy posted a tribute to Black Sabbath, a simple image and a caption: “Forever.” It felt understated, yet final, as if he knew this was the end of something vast.
In interviews, Iommi said Ozzy “must have had something in his head that said, this is gonna be it.” That insight landed heavily after Ozzy’s death. It showed the show was not just planned but deeply felt, a deliberate moment to close his story.
Ozzy’s last words to the crowd were short but full of weight: “I love you.”