(CNN) — Ozzy Osbourne has been remembered as a “pioneer,” a “fearless talent” and a “dear friend,” in an outpouring of tributes from fellow musicians and his former Black Sabbath ...

Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal legend who rose to fame in the pioneering group Black Sabbath, has died, his family said in a statement to CBS News. He was 76.

Ozzy Osbourne, frontman of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, who earned his infamy biting the head off a bat on stage, died at the age of 76, his family said in a statement on Tuesday.

Black Sabbath bandmates mourn Ozzy Osbourne's death at 76: 'There won't ever be another like him' Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward paid tribute to the late "Iron Man" vocalist on social media.

Ozzy Osbourne helped invent heavy metal and was a pioneer in reality television. He was known for his rock ’n’ roll excess and eccentric onstage persona.

“It’s really a shock,” Black Sabbath co-founder and guitarist Tony Iommi told BBC Radio on Wednesday. “It’s really hit me today to be honest. A terrible shock.” News of the rock icon ...

Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne has died at 76, with tributes pouring in from Elton John, Black Sabbath bandmates and other celebrities following his final reunion performance in early July.

Ozzy Osbourne—the Black Sabbath singer known as the Prince of Darkness—died at 76 July 22. He is survived by wife Sharon Osbourne and his five kids, including Kelly Osbourne and Jack Osbourne.

news | Obituaries Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath leader and reality TV star, dies at 76 Rock musician had recently completed farewell tour.