Breaking news: Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76

The Black Sabbath lead singer helped invent heavy metal before becoming a reality TV star.

View in browser July 22, 2025, 2:41 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Chad Batka for The New York Times Ozzy Osbourne, 'Prince of Darkness' Turned Reality TV Star, Dies at 76 As the lead singer of Black Sabbath, he helped invent heavy metal. On "The Osbournes," he presented a comedic counterpoint to his rock 'n' roll infamy. Read more If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018