Ozzy Osbourne’s Home Surrounded By Security Just Moments After His Death
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on July 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM EDT
In the wake of Ozzy Osbourne’s death on July 22, new photos have emerged showing increased security presence outside the late rock legend’s Los Angeles home, as the Osbourne family, celebrities, and fans continue to grieve in private.
The images, captured just moments after the heartbreaking announcement, show multiple SSA Security officers stationed at the residence, with marked vehicles and uniformed guards visible near the front entrance.
The added security appears to be a response to both the overwhelming public interest and the Osbourne family’s request for privacy as they mourn the loss of their patriarch.
Security Stands Guard Outside Ozzy Osbourne’s Home Following His Death At 76
Ozzy, widely known as the “Prince of Darkness”, passed away at the age of 76 following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
His death came just weeks after his emotional reunion with Black Sabbath for one final performance in Birmingham, a powerful farewell to a legendary career.
“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” the family said in a statement shared via TMZ. “He died surrounded by love.”
The Rock Legend Passed Away In His Hometown
While security guards have been stationed outside Ozzy’s Los Angeles home, newly released details confirm that the rock icon did not pass away in the U.S.
According to the Osbourne family’s official statement, Ozzy died peacefully in Birmingham, England, the very city where his legendary music journey first began.
The Osbournes once lived at 14 Lodge Road in the Aston area of Birmingham, per NPR, a modest neighborhood that shaped Ozzy’s gritty beginnings. It was there, surrounded by the blue-collar hustle of industrial England, that a young John Michael Osbourne began dreaming of life as a rock star, a dream that would eventually redefine the world of music.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Unmatched Impact On Music And Culture
Ozzy didn’t just make music. He made history.
From fronting Black Sabbath and pioneering the heavy metal genre to reinventing himself as a solo artist, reality TV star, and cultural icon, Ozzy’s legacy is one of fearless evolution, rebellion, and raw honesty.
But Ozzy’s influence extended beyond music. His reality show "The Osbournes" gave fans an unprecedented look into the chaotic, hilarious, and loving life of one of rock’s most misunderstood figures. He showed the world that even legends have vulnerable moments, and that strength can come from embracing every imperfect part of yourself.
Osbourne’s Long Battle With Addiction
Ozzy's life wasn’t always easy, from his battles with addiction and Parkinson’s disease to decades of being underestimated.
From the earliest days of Black Sabbath, Ozzy’s lifestyle was infamously self-destructive. His rise to fame coincided with a relentless cycle of alcohol, cocaine, pills, and other substances, a dangerous mix that fueled his onstage persona but took a heavy toll on his body and mind.
“I was loaded every day,” he admitted in a 2011 interview with The Guardian. “I’d get up, do a line, drink a pint of booze, and carry on.”
Ozzy's struggles came to a head multiple times over the years. He was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979 due to his substance abuse, a blow that would have ended most careers. But instead, Ozzy launched a wildly successful solo career, even as his addiction deepened behind the scenes.
Ozzy Osbourne Faced A Lifetime Of Addiction, And Fought To The End
Ozzy entered rehab multiple times throughout the '80s, '90s, and 2000s, acknowledging that sobriety was a “daily battle.”
In a 2020 interview with Rolling Stone, he revealed he’d relapsed just months before undergoing major surgery and being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
“I thought, ‘I can’t deal with this. I’m in too much pain," he shared. “And it nearly killed me.”
Despite the setbacks, Ozzy never gave up on himself. In his final years, Ozzy was open about the physical and emotional toll of decades spent battling addiction. He expressed regret, gratitude, and a deep desire to be remembered not just for the chaos, but for the music, the resilience, and the honesty that made him who he was.
Ozzy leaves behind an enormous legacy, not only as a heavy metal pioneer but as a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
His influence on music and culture is immeasurable, and now, as fans and loved ones around the world grieve, his home has become a place of reverence and remembrance.
