Osbourne was very active on social media leading up to his death, giving fans an inside look at his final performance and news on his future plans.

The Osbourne family broke the news of Ozzy's death on July 22, 2025, on Instagram. The announcement was signed by his wife, Sharon, their three children, and his son Louis.

Ozzy Osbourne uploaded what would become his last Instagram post on July 21 — just one day before he died. The photo was taken at Osbourne's farewell show in Birmingham, which took place just weeks earlier.