Reggae artist Fiji, known for shaping island sound, dies aged 55

Highlights

 
•  Died at 76 on 22 July 2025, at home in Buckinghamshire, surrounded by family
 
•  Final live show took place on 5 July 2025 at Villa Park, Birmingham — raised £140 million for charity
 
• Known as the “Prince of Darkness” and a founding member of Black Sabbath
 
• Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020, but continued to perform and record
 
•  Final song recorded: Gods of Rock n Roll (orchestral version) in February 2025
 
•  Tributes poured in from across the world — including Coldplay, Metallica, Elton John, and Aston Villa FC
 
•  100+ million albums sold, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (twice), and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

1. His final goodbye: Villa Park farewell show

Ozzy Osbourne delivered his last live performance on 5 July 2025 at Villa Park in Birmingham, reuniting with Black Sabbath’s original lineup. Despite battling Parkinson’s disease and limited mobility, he performed while seated on a gothic-style throne. Classics like “War Pigs” and “Paranoid” filled the stadium of 45,000 fans. The event served as both a musical send-off and what many described as a “living wake”, raising £140 million for charity.

2. A sudden passing at age 76

On 22 July 2025, Ozzy Osbourne passed away at his home in Buckinghamshire at the age of 76. Surrounded by his family, he died peacefully. A statement from the Osbourne family expressed deep sorrow and requested privacy, noting: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey … He was with his family and surrounded by love.”