Ozzy Osbourne's family, from his wife Sharon to kids Kelly and Jack Osbourne, were at times in the public eye.

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary heavy metal rocker turned reality TV star, died on Tuesday, his family confirmed in a statement to The Sun. He was 76 years old. Osbourne earned the nickname "Prince of Darkness" in the '70s as the lead singer of Black Sabbath.

The Osbournes' Changed Ozzy's Image From Grisly to Cuddly, and Changed Reality TV LOS ANGELES (AP) — There was Ozzy before “The Osbournes” and Ozzy after “The Osbournes.” For much of his life, the Black Sabbath founder and legendary heavy metal frontman who died at 76 on Tuesday was known to much of the public as a dark purveyor of deeds ranging from decadent to downright Satanic.

Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne's sisters recall their final interactions before his death at 76, noting he was frail but still joking before a farewell performance in England.

His music struck a chord with millions. Legendary heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne leaves behind scores of fans and iconic hits. Photojournalist Vince Bosquez shows how many in North Texas are remembering Ozzy and his influence on the industry.

Here Mr Osbourne becomes a demented pied piper for the disaffected youth: “Revolution in their minds / The children start to march / Against the world in which they have to live / And all the hate that’s in their hearts.