Tributes are pouring in from friends and fellow musicians, including touching words from his Black Sabbath bandmates, who remembered their tight bond and the special thrill of sharing the stage for one last show. Social media is also remembering Ozzy’s remarkable legacy and the unforgettable mark he made on music and those closest to him.

Osbourne is survived by his wife Sharon and six children, three from each of his two marriages. Fans, musicians and former bandmates have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, who has died aged 76.