Ozzy Osbourne's sister reveals Black Sabbath star's final text before his death Ozzy Osbourne was planning to return to Birmingham before his death. 23 July 2025 Ozzy Osbourne's sister Jean has revealed the plans they made in his final text days before his death. Ozzy Osbourne always kept in touch with his sisters The Black Sabbath guitarist - whose real name was John Osbourne - died on Tuesday (22.07.25) aged 76, and his sister has opened up about getting to watch his final show at the Back To The Beginning concert at Birmingham's Villa Park on July 5.