Ozzy Osbourne Death Hoax: Why The Rumors Started (He's Alive!)

Is the Prince of Darkness immortal? While the internet might have you believe otherwise, Ozzy Osbourne is very much alive and kicking, despite recurring rumors of his demise. The legendary Black Sabbath frontman has been forced to address these unsettling reports head-on, proving that even rock gods aren't immune to the pervasive spread of online misinformation.

The latest wave of concern began to swell when a death hoax, fueled by social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook, went viral. On Tuesday, a fabricated "R.I.P. Ozzy Osbourne" Facebook page garnered nearly a million likes, while a TikTok post falsely claimed the singer had passed away on June 17, 2024. Adding fuel to the fire, some YouTube channels featured Osbourne in "in memoriam" videos, prompting the rocker himself to exclaim, "I'm not dead!" during an episode of the Osbournes podcast. This isn't the first time such rumors have plagued Osbourne, and each instance elicits worry from his legion of fans worldwide. However, the May 2025 report, like its predecessors, has been debunked, with the Black Sabbath icon confirming his continued existence.