Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to deny his own death after a cruel online hoax spread across social media platforms. The 75-year-old rocker took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm he's alive and well, posting a blunt message to his 3.3 million followers.
"I'm not dead," the Black Sabbath legend wrote, accompanied by a middle-finger emoji - classic Ozzy style.
The Viral Hoax That Shocked Fans
False reports about the Prince of Darkness's demise began circulating online earlier today, causing widespread concern among the metal community. While the origin of the rumour remains unclear, it gained enough traction to trend on several platforms before Osbourne's swift rebuttal.
This isn't the first time the Birmingham-born rocker has faced death rumours. In 2022, similar false claims emerged, prompting Ozzy to quip: "I'm not dead, I'm just very tired."
A Legendary Career Defying the Odds
The two-time Grammy winner has battled numerous health issues in recent years, including Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2020 and multiple surgeries. Despite these challenges, Osbourne continues to work on new music and even performed at the 2022 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony.
Fans worldwide have flooded social media with relief and support, with many praising Ozzy's characteristically blunt response to the morbid hoax. The music legend's wife and manager Sharon Osbourne has yet to comment on today's incident.
