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International Business Times UK
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Shyna Mae Deang

What Killed Ozzy Osbourne? Understanding His Heart Attack and Final Diagnosis

The legendary Ozzy Osbourne, who recently passed away at 76, had surprisingly laid out his funeral wishes. (Credit: YouTube Screenshot / Ozzy Osbourne)

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary 'Prince of Darkness' who defined the sound of heavy metal for generations, died at his Buckinghamshire home on 22 July 2025, aged 76. According to his death certificate, the rock icon suffered a heart attack brought on by acute myocardial infarction, with Parkinson's disease and coronary artery disease contributing to his death.

The document, signed by his daughter Aimee, confirms that Osbourne went into cardiac arrest after years of battling serious health problems. His passing marked the end of a remarkable career spanning more than five decades, from fronting Black Sabbath to delivering a defiant final performance just 17 days before his death.

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