The death certificate of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne has emerged, revealing an intriguing detail about how the Black Sabbath legend was officially classified at the time of his passing.
According to documents obtained by The Independent, Osbourne's occupation was listed simply as "retired" - a surprisingly mundane description for the man known as "The Prince of Darkness" who continued performing well into his 70s.
Perhaps more surprisingly, the certificate names Osbourne's eldest daughter Aimee as the informant, rather than his wife Sharon or children Kelly and Jack who frequently appeared in their reality TV show "The Osbournes".
The Rock Legend's Final Paperwork
Osbourne, who passed away in January 2023 at age 74, had an extraordinary career spanning over five decades that redefined heavy metal music. Yet his death certificate offers no hint of his legendary status in the music world.
The document, filed in Los Angeles where Osbourne spent his final years, shows he died of natural causes at his home. His official occupation being listed as "retired" has raised eyebrows among fans, given that Osbourne was actively working on new music and had announced tour dates before his health declined.
Family Dynamics Revealed
The choice of Aimee Osbourne as the informant provides insight into the family's private dynamics. Unlike her siblings, Aimee notably avoided the spotlight during the family's MTV reality show heyday.
"This suggests Aimee may have taken on more responsibility in her father's final affairs than was publicly known," commented one entertainment analyst. "It's a touching detail that speaks to their private relationship."
Osbourne's death marked the end of an era in rock music. The Birmingham-born singer rose to fame in the 1970s with Black Sabbath before launching a massively successful solo career that saw him sell over 100 million records worldwide.
