Ozzy Osbourne, legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and one of heavy metal’s most iconic figures, has passed away at 76, his family announced Tuesday. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, according to Reuters.

Rising to fame in the early 1970s with Black Sabbath hits such as “Paranoid” and “War Pigs,” Osbourne sold over 100 million records as both a band member and solo artist. Dubbed “The Prince of Darkness,” he gained notoriety in 1982 after biting the head off a bat on stage—a stunt he claimed he thought involved a toy.

Beyond his shock-rock image, Osbourne later charmed a new generation through the hit reality TV show The Osbournes, revealing a softer, eccentric side as he wandered his Beverly Hills home. Despite past controversies, including substance abuse and criticism from conservative groups, Osbourne maintained he was “just John from Aston”—a working-class kid who defied the odds.

He had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020 and was visibly frail during his final concert on July 5 in Birmingham. In his last public words on stage, Osbourne told fans: “Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love you.”