More information has come to light about Ozzy Osbourne's death.
Two weeks after the Black Sabbath rocker passed away at age 76, The New York Times confirmed that his official cause of death was a heart attack, citing a death certificate filed by his daughter Aimee Osbourne at a registry in London, as well as coronary artery disease.
According to the outlet, the certificate says Osbourne died of “(a) Out of hospital cardiac arrest (b) Acute myocardial infarction (c) Coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease with autonomic dysfunction (Joint Causes).”
Ozzy’s family announced in a statement that the rock legend had died on the morning of July 22.
"He was with his family and surrounded by love," his family—including wife Sharon Osbourne as well as kids Kelly Osbourne, Jack Osbourne, and Louis Osbourne—said in a statement shared to E! News at the time. "We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
Just days before the update, Ozzy's daughter Kelly slammed rumors that her dad's health was rapidly declining and that he and her mom Sharon had made a suicide pact.
"He's not dying," she said on her Instagram Stories July 11. "Yes, he has Parkinson's, and yes, his mobility is completely different than it used to be, but he's not dying. What is wrong with you?"
In addition to Parkinson's disease, Ozzy—whose real name is John Michael Osbourne—had been battling a series of health issues over the years, but the musician was able to take the stage with his band in Birmingham, England, just weeks before his passing.
In fact, Sharon shared how enthusiastic the rocker was about returning to the mic once again for his July 5 performance with Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler.
“He's so excited about this," she told the BBC in February, "about being with the guys again and all his friends. It's exciting for everyone.”
Following his passing, several friends and collaborators of Ozzy—who, in addition to making waves in heavy metal, had found fame with his family as the star of the hit MTV reality TV series The Osbournes from 2002 to 2005—paid tribute to his impact on the music and entertainment industry.
“He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods,” Elton John wrote on Instagram July 22. “He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love.”
Meanwhile, Bret Michaels described the singer as "one of the greatest rock legends to ever live."
"To my friend @sharonosbourne and the entire Osbourne family, sending my deepest condolences," the Poison frontman added. "Ozzy, may you forever rest in peace and thank you for rocking our world.”
Read on for more stars who shared tributes in memory of Ozzy...
Metallica
The heavy metal band shared a throwback photo of Ozzy Osbourne with a simple broken heart emoji as the caption.
Elton John
“He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend,” he wrote. “He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love.”
Questlove
“Love Live The Oz,” he wrote. “Rest In Melody.”
Jason Momoa
“Love you @ozzyosbourne All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana,” he wrote alongside a picture with Ozzy and wife Sharon Osbourne. “So grateful. RIP.”
Flavor Flav
“Man,,, real heart broken over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,” the rapper shared on X. “We go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the @rockhall last year. Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP.”
Bret Michaels
“One of the greatest rock legends to ever live...” the Def Leppard member wrote, noting the band would dedicate their upcoming shows to Ozzy. “And to my friend @sharonosbourne and the entire Osbourne family, sending my deepest condolences. Ozzy, may you forever rest in peace and thank you for rocking our world.”
Ice T
“RIP Ozzy,” he wrote on X. “Right after the recent huge Black Sabbath final concert. Sad.. In my opinion the Creators of Heavy Metal.”
Paul Feig
“He was such a sweet guy and so up for having fun with his image,” the director recalled. “He was a true legend and the music world wouldn’t have been the same without him. RIP Ozzy.”
Smashing Pumpkins
Alongside a video of Sharon and Billy Corgan, the band wrote, “We [heart] you too, Ozzy.”
Mike McCready of Pearl Jam
Writing on behalf of the band, lead guitarist Mike McCready detailed when he first discovered Black Sabbath in high school.
“‘War Pigs’ was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time,” he wrote. “It was Ozzy’s voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape. Then when The ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ record came out I was instantly a fan. Thanks for the music, Ozzy it makes our journey in life better.”
Adam Sandler
Of his Little Nicky costar, the actor wrote, “Whether we were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a sleepover….Nobody was more badass to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness - Ozzy Osborne! Loved him a lot like we all did!”
Josh Brolin
“What a talent and what an impact on me,” the Goonies star wrote, “and so many others that found it him a thriving misfit with the voice of the grimy blood in our darkest vein. He was circus and theatre and love and loyalty and the everyman's talent.”
Ronnie Wood
“I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne,” the Rolling Stones’ guitarist wrote. “What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham.”