Ozzy Osbourne cause of death revealed
Osbourne died on July 22 at age 76, just days after taking the stage for the last time.
WASHINGTON — Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne’s cause of death has been officially confirmed.
A death certificate obtained by The New York Times and The Sun lists cardiac arrest and coronary artery disease as the leading causes. The document also cites Parkinson’s disease with autonomic dysfunction as a contributing condition.
The certificate was submitted by his daughter, Aimée Osbourne.
According to the reports, the death certificate states that Osbourne died on July 22 of “(a) Out of hospital cardiac arrest (b) Acute myocardial infarction (c) Coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease with autonomic dysfunction (Joint Causes).”
Osbourne passed away at age 76, surrounded by loved ones, according to a family statement shared to his official Instagram account at the time.
“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,” the post read. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
His death came weeks after his final live performance, where he reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates. The concert marked the end of Osbourne’s touring career after a 2020 Parkinson’s diagnosis and a spinal surgery forced him to stop performing in 2023.
Osbourne’s hometown of Birmingham, UK, hosted a public funeral procession July 30, where thousands of Black Sabbath fans paid their respects to the band’s frontman as his hearse made its way through the city center followed by his tearful wife and children.
What is Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements. It typically starts with tremors and is characterized by slow movement, a shuffling gait, stiff limbs, balance problems and slurred speech.
About 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson’s, and 10 million people worldwide, the Parkinson’s Foundation. estimates. It usually appears after age 60, although sometimes it can develop before age 50.
There is no cure but there are treatments, including medications that affect dopamine levels and a surgically implanted tremor-blocking device. Patients also can benefit from physical and occupational therapy.
While Parkinson’s itself isn’t considered fatal, people can die from complications of the disease, including lung problems as muscle weakness impedes the ability to cough and to swallow.
Melissa Hernandez De La Cruz contributed to this report.