The guitarist battled the odds to perform at Back to the Beginning, but it brought him closer to Ozzy before the end

Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne's sisters recall their final interactions before his death at 76, noting he was frail but still joking before a farewell performance in England.

Ozzy Osbourne, who sadly passed away on Tuesday aged 76, is said to have spent his final days at home in England as he was reportedly 'at peace' before his death

Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne is survived by his wife Sharon and six children from two marriages, including one adopted child.

The sports world paid tribute to a heavy metal icon on Tuesday. Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Prince of Darkness, died at the age of 76 on Tuesday, and kind words quickly poured out for the larger-than-life singer.

The legendary rock star, Black Sabbath frontman and reality TV personality died on July 22 at 76. About two weeks prior, he played his final concert in his native Birmingham, England.

After news of the Black Sabbath vocalist’s death surfaced, Jessica and Louis Osbourne took to social media to subtly pay their respects to their late dad.

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has said the loss of his bandmate Ozzy Osbourne is "like losing a brother". The pair, who met at school in Aston, Birmingham, before being catapulted into the limelight with Black Sabbath and forging the heavy metal genre, were best friends for 57 years.