Following the tragic news that Ozzy Osbourne has died aged 76, the heavy metal legend's real name has seemingly come to light. Osbourne's passing was announced in a statement issued by his family yesterday (22 July), revealing that the British rock star had died 'surrounded by love'.

Born John Michael Osbourne, the English musician rose to fame as the so-called Prince of Darkness with his heavy metal band, Black Sabbath, which he co-founded in 1968. The band released popular hits like “Paranoid,” “Iron Man” and “War Pigs.”

Ozzy Osbourne 's official social media accounts made one final post a day before his death on Tuesday, which has now turned into an online fan memorial. On Monday, Ozzy's official Instagram shared one final photo before his death at the age of 76.

"He was and will continue to be a rock n roll legend," Cooper said in a statement, hours after Osbourne died on Tuesday.

See Blue Man Group's viral tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. The group's unique performance of 'Crazy Train' has fans feeling emotional and nostalgic.

Jelly Roll shared a simple, heartfelt tribute to the late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, who died on Tuesday morning (July 22) at the age of 76. "Forever grateful," Jelly wrote in an Instagram Stories slide, over a photo of himself and the Prince of Darkness smiling and posing with a group of people.