Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV icon, died on July 22, 2025, following a long battle with Parkinsonâs disease. He was 76.
His death was confirmed in a statement to “The Sun,” which read: âIt is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.â
While the loss of the Prince of Darkness marks the end of an era in music and pop culture, his legacyâfinancial and otherwiseâlooms large. At the time of his death, the heavy metal icon had amassed a staggering net worth, thanks to a career that spanned more than five decades and multiple entertainment genres.
Ozzy Osbourne Had Amassed a Staggering Net Worth
At the time of his death, Ozzyâs estimated net worth sat at $220 million, a figure he shared with his longtime wife and business partner, Sharon Osbourne. Much of his wealth came from his groundbreaking music career, first as the lead singer of Black Sabbath and later as a successful solo artist. His catalog continues to sell millions of records worldwide.
Beyond album sales, Osbourne made a fortune from touringâparticularly through Ozzfest, the festival-style tour he launched in 1996. Ozzfest helped cement his place not only in music history but also in live event innovation. The tour sold over five million tickets and grossed more than $100 million. According to Parade, Osbourne became the first rock star to earn $50 million from merchandise alone.
He also raked in money through television, most notably from âThe Osbournesâ on MTV, which premiered in 2002 and became a massive ratings hit. The show helped launch a new era of celebrity reality TV and introduced Osbourne to an entirely new generation of fans.
‘The Osbournes’ Became a Huge Reality TV Payday
âThe Osbournesâ wasnât just culturally influentialâit was also highly lucrative. During the showâs breakout season 1, each participating family member earned $20,000 per episode. With 10 episodes total, the family brought in $800,000 that first season. Aimee Osbourne, who declined to appear on the show, did not receive payment.
The show’s success skyrocketed in season 2, and Sharon negotiated a new deal worth $5 million per family member, plus additional perks. At the time, it was the highest-rated show in MTV history.
Combined with endorsement deals, commercials, book deals, and speaking appearances, the Osbournes turned their fame into a full-fledged business empire. According to “Celebrity Net Worth,” the family as a whole is worth an estimated $251 million, with Jack Osbourne holding around $15 million and Kelly Osbourne about $16 million. Aimee’s net worth remains undisclosed, though she has had a steady music career of her own.
Even as his health declined in recent years and he stepped away from touring permanently, Ozzy’s business empire continued to generate revenue. His ability to stay relevantâwhether through collaborations, appearances, or licensing dealsâensured that his net worth remained high until the end.
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