Ozzy Osbourne dying: Elton John, Questlove, Rod Stewart mourn passing away of heavy steel icon

Elton John referred to as the Black Sabbath frontman “an expensive pal and an enormous trailblazer” and “one of many funniest folks I’ve ever met.” Nirvana mentioned Black Sabbath was “the template for heavy rock.” Rod Stewart mentioned he would “see you up there — later somewhat than sooner.”

Osbourne died Tuesday (July 22, 2025), simply weeks after his farewell present. In 2020, he revealed he had Parkinson’s illness after struggling a fall.

Elton John wrote on Instagram: “So unhappy to listen to the information of @ozzyosbourne passing away. He was an expensive pal and an enormous trailblazer who secured his place within the pantheon of rock gods — a real legend..”

Questlove wrote on Instagram, “Rest in Peace, Melody.” Rod Stewart took to Instagram to pay his tribute. “I’ll see you up there, later somewhat than sooner.”

American rapper Flavor Fav wrote on X, “Man, actual coronary heart damaged over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE. We go approach again and it was an actual honor to look at him get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame final 12 months.”

Musician Ronnie Wood wrote on X, “I’m so very unhappy to listen to of the dying of Ozzy Osbourne. What a beautiful goodbye live performance he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham.”

Aston Villa Football Club mentioned in an announcement that it was saddened to be taught that world-renowned rockstar and Villan, Ozzy Osbourne had handed away. “Growing up in Aston, not removed from Villa Park, Ozzy at all times held a particular connection to the membership and the neighborhood he got here from. The ideas of everybody at Aston Villa are together with his spouse Sharon, his household, mates, and numerous followers at this extraordinarily tough time. Rest in peace, Ozzy.”

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The Alamo mentioned on Facebook it was saddened to listen to of the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. “His relationship with the Alamo was marked initially by a deeply disrespectful incident in 1982. This act profoundly and rightfully upset many who maintain this website sacred.

“However, redemption and reconciliation ultimately grew to become a part of his historical past as effectively. In 1992, Ozzy personally apologized to then-Mayor Nelson Wolff and expressed real regret for his actions. Decades later, in 2015, he revisited the Alamo grounds to be taught and admire the positioning’s profound historical past, brazenly demonstrating humility and understanding.”