The world continues to mourn the death of one of rock’s most iconic, electrifying and rebellious souls—Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness himself. But now, with the release of his official death certificate, new and surprising details have come to light, including a hilariously fitting occupation, and a private burial that took place in secret, deep within the grounds of his countryside estate.

More than just a piece of paper, the document offers a bittersweet final note on a man who defined an era.


The Final Label: ‘Rock Legend’—Literally

The hilarious occupation listed on the death certificate of Ozzy Osbourne has been revealed after his cause of death was confirmed earlier today

The official document revealed the late musician's profession was stated as 'songwriter, performer and rock legend' (pictured in 1971)

Ozzy, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, passed away on July 22 surrounded by his family at the age of 76, just weeks after a Black Sabbath farewell gig (pictured)

Ozzy Osbourne, born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, his health had been declining in recent years—but true to form, Ozzy went out with a bang.

According to the official death certificate, Ozzy’s profession was listed not with corporate jargon or industry formality, but with a tribute worthy of a Hall of Famer:
“Performer, Songwriter, and Rock Legend.”

Fans have since flooded social media with reactions:

“Only Ozzy could get Rock Legend put on a death certificate.”
“That’s how you go out in style.”
“He even died on brand.”

But that wasn’t the only revelation in the document.


The Shocking Cause of Death: A Chain Reaction of Health Battles

The certificate listed a sequence of causes that ultimately ended the heavy metal titan’s life:

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)

Coronary artery disease

Parkinson’s disease with autonomic dysfunction

This final detail indicates that his Parkinson’s had advanced into a stage where it affected automatic body functions like heart rate and blood pressure—something rarely discussed publicly.


Laid to Rest in Secret—On His Own Estate

rock legend pictured n stage, Lewisham Odeon, London, 27 May 1978

Jack Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Aimee Osbourne pictured together on June 5, 2010

Ozzy Osbourne's tearful widow Sharon Osbourne is surrounded by her daughter Kelly and son Jack during her husband's funeral last week

Perhaps most surprising of all: Ozzy Osbourne wasn’t buried in a traditional cemetery. Instead, he was laid to rest last week during a deeply private ceremony on the grounds of his own 250-acre mansion in Buckinghamshire, known as Welders House.

According to sources close to the family, the ceremony was “intimate, emotional, and befitting a rock god.” Sharon Osbourne, now 72, was joined by their children—Aimee, Kelly, and Jack—as well as a handful of rock icons, including Marilyn Manson and longtime friend and guitarist Zakk Wylde.

A single black rose was said to be placed atop Ozzy’s casket.


A Goodbye on Stage—And He Knew It

Sharon was seen last week beside her children including Jack and Kelly Osbourne

Two of Ozzy and Sharon's children Jack and Kelly embraced at Black Sabbath Bridge

The hearse carrying the singer's coffin was adorned with purple flowers spelling out 'Ozzy'

The hearse carrying the singer's coffin was adorned with purple flowers spelling out 'Ozzy'

The funeral cortege including six cars stopped along Black Sabbath Bridge in Birmingham

This artwork was among the tributes paid to Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham during his funeral on Wednesday

Just three weeks before his death, Ozzy made a triumphant return to the stage at Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham, reuniting with the original Black Sabbath lineup for one final, sold-out concert.

More than 42,000 fans filled the arena as the band launched into the thunderous riffs that once shook the world.

Ozzy’s final words to the crowd?

“You’ve no idea how I feel—thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

It was not just a concert. It was a farewell.


A Family Torn, A City United

Kelly Osbourne pictured with her father in 2020. She said she was going through the 'hardest moment of her life' following his death

Kelly, 40, shared a post on her Instagram story on Monday thanking fans for their support

Ozzy is pictured here with his wife Sharon Osbourne in Beverly Hills, California, in July 2011

In the weeks since his death, Birmingham has transformed into a shrine for its most famous son. Thousands have gathered around the Black Sabbath Bench in Broad Street, laying tributes—bouquets, candles, banners, hand-written letters, and vinyl records.

Last Wednesday, the Osbourne family returned to the bench in silence. They laid their own flowers during a funeral cortege that moved slowly through the city. Locals cried. Tourists stopped in disbelief.

And behind them, Birmingham City Council officials in reflective vests began gathering the mementos to preserve and store them—before handing them over to the Osbournes as a lasting reminder of public love.


Kelly Osbourne Breaks Her Silence

Marilyn Manson (left) and his wife Lindsay Usich (right) led the stars arriving at the private service at Ozzy's mansion last week

Ozzy's lead guitarist Zakk Wylde also attended the private service holding guitars

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor and his wife Alicia Dove were also among those attending

Rob Zombie (pictured) wore a black scarf with skulls on it in true Ozzy fashion

Heartbroken fans lined up to pay their respects to Ozzy at his home last week

In a heartbreaking Instagram Story, Kelly Osbourne, 40, opened up about her grief:

“I’ve sat down to write this a hundred times and still don’t know if the words will ever feel like enough…
Grief is a strange thing—it sneaks up on you in waves. I will not be okay for a while, but knowing we’re not alone in our pain makes a difference.”