The death certificate of Ozzy Osbourne, released on Monday, has confirmed the Black Sabbath frontman died of an acute myocardial infarction and an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The rock legend passed away aged 76 on July 22, surrounded by loved ones, after a public battle with Parkinson's disease.
However, it is the occupation listed on the document that has caught the attention of fans. The certificate officially records Osbourne's profession as "songwriter, performer and rock legend", a fitting tribute to a man who defined generations of rock music. Social media users were quick to celebrate the detail, with one tweeting that "the 76-year-old icon defined generations of rock fans and left a legacy that will never die."
Osbourne's daughter Kelly Osbourne has also spoken publicly for the first time since his death, thanking supporters for their kindness during what she called the "hardest moment" of her life. In an Instagram post, she wrote: "Grief is a strange thing - it sneaks up on you in waves - I will not be ok for a while - but knowing my family are not alone in our pain makes a difference." She added that she was "holding on tight to the love, the light, and the legacy left behind."
Meanwhile, Birmingham City Council has begun gathering the tributes left by fans in the city, where Osbourne grew up and began his career. The items, placed near a bench and railings, will be preserved "respectfully" and kept at a secure location before being passed on to the Osbourne family. Officials said the keepsakes would serve as "a lasting reminder of the public's affection and support."
