The Osbourne family has expressed outrage over false online rumors suggesting Ozzy Osbourne took his own life. A family friend spoke out against the spreading misinformation in a statement to The Sun.
The family friend addressed the disturbing nature of the false claims and their impact on the grieving family.
“The family are still grieving and to deal with this bullsh*t is vile,” the family friend said. “It has deeply sickened Sharon and the children. Ozzy passed away at home and the paramedics tried to save him – fact.”
The source continued to criticize how the false information has gained traction online despite lacking credibility.
“It is simply disgusting, because these social media idiots are not credible, but somehow their narrative is spreading every day,” they continued. “Even though they have no knowledge, other online users treat this fake news as fact. The raft of trolls and rumors has spiralled in recent days.”
The family friend emphasized Ozzy’s character and love for his family to counter the harmful speculation.
“It is quite sick that people would think that Ozzy would do such a thing,” they said. “The man absolutely loved being around his family and his grandchildren especially.”
The statement also revealed that the family has been subjected to conspiracy theories and harassment online.
“Vile comments have come in to the family’s feeds accusing them of being involved in some kind of conspiracy,” the source concluded. “It has horrified them all.”
These false rumors come amid the family’s grief over losing the rock legend. His final years were marked by significant health challenges that were well-documented publicly.
Parade reported that Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019. The condition progressively affected his mobility and overall health. The diagnosis came after years of health struggles that included multiple surgeries and complications from a serious fall in 2019.
Hello Magazine confirmed that Ozzy performed his final concert with Black Sabbath on July 5, 2025. He died just weeks later on July 22, surrounded by his family at home. The performance was seen as a farewell to his legendary career. Fans and critics noted his determination to continue performing despite his declining health.
“For all of my complaining, I’m still alive,” Ozzy stated in early 2025 while reflecting on his health battles during the holidays. SiriusXM documented this statement.
The documented progression of his Parkinson’s disease and his peaceful death at home with family present directly contradicts the harmful speculation circulating online. The family’s statement emphasizes that Ozzy’s passing was due to his ongoing health conditions. It was not the circumstances suggested by internet trolls.
The family continues to deal with these false rumors while mourning their loss.
