'He Said One Final Goodbye': Ozzy Osbourne's Last Instagram Post Marks a Poignant Farewell

On July 21, 2025, the iconic rock legend shared an image on social media that has since taken on new meaning. The post is now being viewed by many as his final gesture to fans and the legacy he helped build.

Just one day before his passing, Ozzy Osbourne shared a final Instagram post that fans now interpret as a poignant farewell.

The image, posted without a caption, featured a backstage hallway leading to a door. Hanging above it was a sign with the words, "Back to the Beginning — The Final Show."

The sign included the names of the original Black Sabbath members: Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, and Bill Ward. The hallway, lined with silhouettes of trophies and a visible pink arrow on the floor, appeared to mark a path — possibly one walked during a final tour event or rehearsal.

The placement of the sign, paired with its wording, has left fans believing that Osbourne used the post as a subtle farewell to his decades-long career and the public.

In the wake of the legendary musician's death, the post's comment section is overflowing with tributes. Many fans have shared their emotional responses.

One person wrote, "He said one final goodbye, rested and passed with his loved ones by his side. I can't think of a better way to spend your final days. Rest in Peace, Ozzy 🖤🖤🖤." Another added, "He got to say goodbye... 💔"

"He did really retire.. rest in peace Ozzy," read one comment. "last concert was what he needed to let go [sic]," noted another netizen.

With no caption and no further context, Ozzy's final post now stands as a silent nod to the end of a musical legacy that began with Black Sabbath and spanned more than five decades. Though brief, the image and its timing have resonated with many, becoming a symbol of his final bow.

Known to the metal fans as the "Prince of Darkness," Ozzy passed away at the age of 76. The news of his death came only weeks after his much-lauded final concert with Black Sabbath. The Osbournes confirmed his passing in a statement released on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

"It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," read the family statement.

"He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time," closed the statement, signed by Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis Osbourne.

Ozzy's death comes only weeks after his final performance with Black Sabbath at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom — and days after a press release announced a film based on the sold-out show.

The July 5 reunion, billed as "Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow," was the first time in two decades that Black Sabbath's original members shared the stage.

The event drew a live audience of 42,000 and reached another three million viewers through a paid livestream. The reunion was caught on film by Mercury Studios and will be released as a 100-minute concert film in early 2026.

The concert was hosted by actor and fan Jason Momoa, and featured renowned rock and heavy metal bands like Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Pantera, Slayer, Tool, Anthrax, and many more.

More than 42,000 people attended the concert, and over three million watched through a paid livestream. Ozzy spent much of the concert seated, as he recovered from several spinal surgeries and complications from Parkinson's disease.

Ozzy was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2005, though he would not make his condition known to the public until many years later. In 2020, Ozzy and Sharon opened up about his health in an interview with "Good Morning America."

The singer revealed that his condition came to a head in February 2019, when a "bad fall" drove him to the operating room for neck surgery. Afterwards, he began to experience numerous complications affecting his nerves.

In the interview, Sharon Osbourne revealed that her husband also suffered from Parkin 2, a type of Parkinson's disease. "It's not a death sentence by any stretch of the imagination, but it does affect certain nerves in your body," said Sharon at the time.

Ozzy went on to describe some of the effects of the neck surgery, including numbness in his arm, coldness in his legs, and other issues. He found it hard to identify nerve pains, and was often unsure if they were related to his diagnosis.

Ozzy had already experienced a very serious accident in 2003 while riding a quad bike that left him gravely injured. The 2019 fall exacerbated these injuries, and by 2022, he had to go back to the operating room for spinal surgery.

His health issues continued into 2023, when he was forced to cancel a tour of the United Kingdom and Europe due to what he described as being "physically weak."

In his final days, Ozzy found joy not only in his last concert but also in a moment of deep paternal pride.

On July 7, 2025, just over two weeks before his passing, the Black Sabbath frontman sat in the front row to witness his daughter's engagement.

Kelly Osbourne's partner, Sid Wilson — a musician, DJ, and member of heavy metal band Slipknot — proposed right in front of his father-in-law, the "Prince of Darkness." Kelly shared a photo of the moment on Instagram, captioned, "I think this picture says it all!"

It was a final chapter filled with meaning — and moments that hopefully afforded Ozzy and his loved ones both closure and joy. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Osbourne family at this difficult time.