This is the final photo of Ozzy Osbourne before his death at the age of 76.
The star could be seen beaming on stage during a farewell concert at Villa Park Stadium, the home of his beloved Aston Villa, less than three weeks before his passing.
The rocker reunited with all his original Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time since 2005 to bid an emotional farewell to his decades of performing live on stage.
In the snap, Osbourne took in the adulation of a sell-out crowd while sitting in a black throne, dressed in all black.
Looking emotional, he told his adoring supporters: ‘You have no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart.’
In a statement following his death, Osbourne’s family said: ‘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. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.’
Black Sabbath’s official X account said, ‘Ozzy Forever!’, adding the picture of him at Villa Park.
Rockband Metallica led the tributes to metal icon, taking to X to post an old photo with Osbourne, captioning it with a broken heart emoji.
Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood took to social media to say: ‘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.’
He added a picture of him and Osbourne, along with Slash from AC/DC and guitarist Jeff Beck.
Elton John posted: ‘So sad to hear the news of @ozzyosbourne passing away.
‘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.
‘Elton xx’
Sir Rod Stewart also shared a moving tribute. In a statement, the Maggie May star said: ‘Bye, bye Ozzy. Sleep well, my friend. I’ll see you up there – later rather than sooner, ‘ before signing off ‘Sir Rod Stewart.’
His football team Aston Villa posted: ‘Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rockstar and Villan, Ozzy Osbourne has passed away.
‘Growing up in Aston, not far from Villa Park, Ozzy always held a special connection to the club and the community he came from.
‘The thoughts of everyone at Aston Villa are with his wife Sharon, his family, friends, and countless fans at this extremely difficult time. Rest in peace, Ozzy.’
Sean Lennon, son of Beatles legend John, said: ‘One of the greatest of all time. @OzzyOsbourne R.I.P’
The Smashing Pumpkins X account posted: ‘We ❤️ you too, Ozzy’, along with a video of Sharon talking about her husband.
Rapper Ice T said: ‘RIP Ozzy. Right after the recent huge Black Sabbath final concert. Sad.. In my opinion the Creators of Heavy Metal’
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready posted: ‘Sad to hear Ozzy died today. When I was in high school I discovered Sabbath. “War Pigs” was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time. It was Ozzy’s voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape.
‘Then when The “Blizzard of Ozz” record came out I was instantly a fan. Randy Rhoads was an influence on me to play lead guitar. Luckily I got to play on the song “Immortal” on the last record.
‘Thanks for the music, Ozzy it makes our journey in life better. Mike McCready’
Pop duo Jedward added: ‘Rip Ozzy Osbourne sending love to Sharon and Kelly and Jack and the whole family.’
Hollywood star Jason Mamoa wrote on Instagram, ‘Love you @ozzyosbourne. All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana. So grateful. RIP’, adding a picture of him with Sharon and Ozzy.
Meanwhile, Leigh Francis said: ‘The saddest news this evening. All the Osbourne family have always been so kind to me. The loveliest people. Sending love and magical powers to @sharonosbourne @jackosbourne @kellyosbourne RIP @ozzyosbourne x’
Whether it was biting the head off both a bat and a dove, snorting a line of ants or urinating on a US war memorial whilst wearing one of his wife Sharon’s dresses, Osbourne was defined by his antics both on and off stage.
The star was a titan of music who somehow survived controversies that would end the careers of many others, and weathered health problems that would leave most of us on our backs.