Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV icon, sadly passed away at the age of 76 on Tuesday (July 22) following a years-long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
His family confirmed the news in a statement on Tuesday (July 22), writing: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love.”
Throughout his decades-long career, Ozzy became one of the most influential figures in rock music, and also one of the wealthiest.
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At the time of his passing, Ozzy’s net worth was estimated to be a staggering $220 million (via Celebrity Net Worth), a figure combined with his wife Sharon Osbourne, who also managed his career for years.
Ozzy’s fortune came largely from music: as the voice of Black Sabbath, then as a solo artist, he sold millions of records over five decades. He also founded the highly lucrative Ozzfest concert series, which grossed over $100 million and sold millions of tickets.
Beyond music, Ozzy and his family helped pioneer celebrity reality TV with The Osbournes on MTV, where they reportedly earned millions per season. Ozzy also made cameos in films like Ghostbusters and Little Nicky, and his brand power continued through endorsement deals and merch sales well into his later years.
The combined Osbourne family wealth, including children Jack and Kelly Osbourne, is estimated at over $250 million.
Find out what the late rock legend posted right before his passing.
Source: justjared.com