Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and the undefeated Godfather of Heavy Metal, left the world heartbroken with his sudden passing on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The news came as a shock to metalheads worldwide, especially after the beloved Prince of Darkness’s electrifying homecoming performance in Birmingham only two weeks ago. Following his sudden death at 76, Ozzy Osbourne’s final Instagram post is now being seen as a silent, heartfelt goodbye, with many fans believing he sensed the end was near.
Ozzy Osbourne’s final Instagram post, made hours before his unexpected demise
Metalheads and fellow musicians are flooding Ozzy Osbourne’s social media with heartfelt tributes. His Instagram, where he had been actively posting in the days leading up to his death, has become the most emotional hub of remembrance. While the most recent post now contains a message from Ozzy’s grieving family, his last post, made by the metal icon hours before his death, now reads like a quiet, poetic goodbye. The post features a dimly lit backstage hallway from his recent farewell concert in Birmingham. At its centre, a sign read:
“Back to the Beginning — The Final Show.”
While most of his other posts have some caption added to them, the haunting final post included no caption, only the haunting melody of his iconic song, Mr. Crowley, playing in the background. Now, after his passing, the post resonates deeply as an unspoken farewell from a man whose music defined generations. One user’s comment that captured the painful beauty of it all reads:
“He said one final goodbye, rested and passed with his loved ones by his side. I can’t think of a better way to spend your final days. Rest in Peace, Ozzy.”
Ozzy Osbourne’s death marks a bittersweet end to a legendary journey
Ozzy’s passing came just two weeks after what would be his final live performance. On July 5, 2025, the Prince of Darkness took centre stage for one last time for the Back to the Beginning benefit concert in his hometown of Birmingham. Sitting atop a black winged throne, he belted out some of his most powerful solo hits before reuniting with his original Sabbath brothers in a show that was as emotional as it was electric.
The electrifying energy of the concert, attended by every who’s who of rock, including Guns N’ Roses and Metallica, held at Birmingham’s Villa Park was nothing short of historic. That night, 42,000 fans and millions watching around the world witnessed what would unknowingly become Ozzy’s last ever bow. That night, Ozzy gave a final bow to the crowd, saying with a trembling voice:
“I’ve been laid up for six years. You’ve got no idea how I feel… Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Now, with the passing of the Prince of Darkness, those words have taken on a new, heart-wrenching meaning. And his silent last post stands as a poetic farewell by a man who lived a loud life, but chose to leave quietly.
Ozzy Osbourne’s final days
Ozzy had long battled Stage 2 Parkinson’s disease and spinal injuries from past accidents. Though he officially retired from touring in 2023, he remained determined to perform one last time for the fans he loved so dearly. In February 2025, he announced the one-night-only Back to the Beginning concert as a fundraiser for Acorns Children’s Hospice, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Cure Parkinson’s, saying he wanted to “give back to the place where I was born.”
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