Celebrity News July 22, 2025
Celebrities React to Ozzy Osbourne’s Death

Ozzy Osbourne’s death has shocked Hollywood.
Many celebrities took to social media to mourn Osbourne’s death at the age of 76.
Elton John shared a pic of himself with Ozzy, writing on Instagram, “So sad to hear the news of @ozzyosbourne passing away.”
He added, “He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love.”
Jason Momoa posted a pic of himself with Ozzy and his wife Sharon Osbourne. He wrote, “Love you @ozzyosbourne All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana. So grateful. RIP.”
Rod Stewart posted on Instagram, “Bye, bye Ozzy. Sleep well, my friend. I’ll see you up there – later rather than sooner.”
Jon Bon Jovi wrote on Instagram, "Much luv to Sharon and the beautiful Osbourne Family So sorry to hear of your loss. Rest easy Ozzy."
Adam Sandler shared, "Whether we were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a sleepover….Nobody was more badass to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness - Ozzy Osborne! Loved him a lot like we all did! Sending love to the family and so happy to have spent time with the legend himself."
Rolling Stone's Ronnie Wood paid tribute to Ozzy, writing on Instagram, "I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne 💔🙏 What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham🙏☀️❤️🎤."
Flea, of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, reflected, "An outcast from the jump, always considered a freak by the squares, he continued to rock like nobody’s business, and give us the greatest gifts. Thats what love is. How deep he dug. Ozzy rules, there will never be another. Long after we are all gone people will listen to him and know what true rocking is. Ozzy forever."
Pantera posted to their Instagram account, "RIP @ozzyosbourne Thank you for all that you did for metal & Pantera. We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Amy & Louis, we are so very sorry for your loss ❤️🩹"
Yungblud took to his Instagram Story to post a video of himself performing Black Sabbath’s iconic song “Changes.” He paid tribute to Ozzy, writing, “You will be every single note I sing and every single time I walk on stage. Youa sked me if there was anything you could do for me once and I said then and as I will say now the music was enough. I will play this every night for the rest of me life.”
Sharon and their kids Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis confirmed Ozzy’s death on Tuesday morning. They wrote on Ozzy’s Instagram page, “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. He was with his family and surrounded by love.”
They went on, “We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
News of Ozzy’s death came just weeks after he gave his final live performance.