New details have emerged surrounding the final moments of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 76. The former Black Sabbath frontman died on the morning of July 22, surrounded by family at his countryside estate near Chalfont St Giles in Buckinghamshire, England.
According to reports, emergency air medics were dispatched to Osbourne’s residence after a critical medical incident was reported shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The Thames Valley Air Ambulance responded swiftly, with a helicopter launching from RAF Benson in Oxfordshire—roughly 27 miles away—and landing directly on the property to provide urgent care.
A spokesperson for the air ambulance service confirmed the response, stating that highly trained paramedics and a critical care team were deployed to deliver life-saving treatment on-site. Despite their efforts and remaining at the scene for approximately two hours, medical teams were unable to revive the legendary singer.
A Sudden Farewell to a Global Rock Icon
Osbourne’s family released a brief joint statement confirming his passing, expressing that he died peacefully and was “surrounded by love.” The message was signed by his wife, Sharon Osbourne, and his children—Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis—who have all played varying roles in the public eye over the years.
No official cause of death has yet been confirmed by the family or medical authorities, but concerns over Osbourne’s health had grown in recent years. The singer had openly battled numerous health issues, including a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, which he announced publicly in 2020.
“I’m not good at secrets. I cannot walk around with it anymore. I feel better now owning up to the fact that I have a case of Parkinson’s,” he said during an appearance on Good Morning America. At the time, he also acknowledged undergoing a series of medical treatments and surgeries that impacted his ability to tour.
Emergency Response Draws Attention From Locals
Local residents in the nearby village of Jordans reported spotting the red helicopter circling before landing on the Osbourne estate. Some said they immediately feared the worst, as the rocker’s frail condition had been a matter of public knowledge for several years.
“It’s hard not to notice when an air ambulance lands near here,” one resident told a local outlet. “But when we saw it was so close to the Osbournes’ place, we had a bad feeling.”
The helicopter reportedly departed around 12:30 p.m., and news of Osbourne’s death began to circulate later that afternoon.
Tributes Pour In Across the Music World
Though Sharon Osbourne has not released a personal statement as of July 24, she did respond to a tribute shared by BBC Radio 1 DJ Jack Saunders, who spoke emotionally about Osbourne’s cultural legacy on air shortly after the news broke.
“As I was on air tonight, the news broke that we had lost one of the greatest showmen the world of metal and music has ever seen,” Saunders said. “The bands and artists that dare to fly the flag in the name of rock ‘n’ roll do so because Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath did it first. He was a blessing to music. Rest In Peace, the Prince of Darkness.”
Sharon replied via Instagram: “Jack, thank you for your tribute to Ozzy tonight. Bless you.”
Tributes have since poured in from artists across genres—ranging from rock legends to younger musicians—who cited Osbourne as a pioneer of heavy metal, a fearless performer, and a larger-than-life personality whose impact on global music culture will never be forgotten.
A Storied Career, a Lasting Legacy
Ozzy Osbourne rose to fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s as the frontman of Black Sabbath, widely credited as one of the founding bands of heavy metal. Known for his dark stage persona, powerhouse vocals, and controversial antics, Osbourne’s influence extended across decades.
After leaving Black Sabbath in 1979, he launched a successful solo career with hits like Crazy Train, Mr. Crowley, and No More Tears, while his personal life—often chaotic and unpredictable—became the subject of public fascination, especially after the success of the family’s MTV reality series The Osbournes in the early 2000s.
Despite years of health battles and retirement rumors, Osbourne had made a brief return to the stage earlier this year for a final reunion performance with Black Sabbath—an emotional farewell that now stands as his last public appearance.
Editor’s Note: LADbible Group has reached out to the Osbourne family and the Thames Valley Air Ambulance for further comment. More information, including funeral arrangements and a full tribute from the family, is expected in the coming days.