Article by Darius Stanescu – published on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 10:37 / Updated Wednesday, July 23, 2025 10:43
Legendary artist of heavy metal Ozzy Osbourne He ceased life yesterday, July 22, at the age of 76. The well -known Black Sabbath band was a focused supporter of the team Aston Villa. The club paid a tribute to the artist who had concerted on Villa Park just a few weeks ago.
Aston Villa expressed regret for Osbourne's lossemphasizing its “special connection” with the Premier League club.
Aston Villa, goodbye message to the disappearance of Ozzy Osbourne: “He has always kept a special connection with the club and the community from which he came”
“Aston Villa mourns the loss of world-renowned rockstar and our supporter, Ozzy Osbourne.
Raised in Aston, near Villa Park, Ozzy has always kept a special connection with the club and the community from which she came.
The thoughts of everyone at Aston Villa are with his wife Sharon, his family, friends and countless fans at these difficult times.
Rest in peace, Ozzy, ”the club release on the Facebook page shows.
Aston Villa, impressive scenography with Ozzy Osbourne at a match in the Champions League
Oson Villa's connection with Aston Villa was evident throughout the last season. The artist's image was used in a huge choreography before the Aston Villa – Celtic match in the Champions League, played on Villa Park in January 2025.
Osbourne was depicted wearing a T -shirt with Aston Villa in the choreography displayed in the Holte End lawn before the match.
Aston Villa had declared that the prince of darkness “embodies the origins of the Aston club, making a bridge between the world of rock and football.”
The club mentioned that the image with Ozzy “celebrates our roots, passion and tireless search for glory”, adding that the moment will “remain forever in the hearts of Villa supporters.”
Aston Villa launched Ozzy T -shirts limited with the image of choreography after the match.
Last October, Aston Villa launched a collaboration with Black Sabbath, who included a pair of limited edition football shoes and a Villa T -shirt specially designed in Osbourne's honor.
The manual design of the ball was inspired by the emblematic albums and live concerts of Black Sabbath, the color palette reflecting the characteristic style of the band.
“My favorite colors were always purple and black,” Osbourne had said at the time. “They are the colors Black Sabbath for over 50. Tony, Geezer, Bill and I consider this a great honor. Up the Villa!”
The shirt had inscribed “Black Sabbath” on the back, the design being presented when Aston Villa played against Crystal Palace in Carabao Cup last season.
Goalkeeper Aston Villa, Emiliano Martinez, wore the specially created boots during a Premier League match against Tottenham in November.
Martinez and Osbourne appeared in a Sketch to promote the Aston Villa shirt before season 2024-25.
In a statement, his family transmitted: “With deep sadness we announce the death of our beloved Ozzy Osbourne. He was with his family, surrounded by love. Please respect our intimacy in these difficult times. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”
The legendary rockstar had the opportunity to say goodbye to the fans on stage this month, on July 5, meeting with Black Sabbath with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time in 2005.
