Inside Ozzy Osbourne’s Net Worth at the Time of His Death originally appeared on Parade.
Legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne has passed away after a years long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
His death was confirmed in a statement to The Sun on Tuesday, July 22.
“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,” the statement read. “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.”
At the time of his death, Ozzy Osbourne’s net worth shows that his estate’s accumulation of wealth has been staggering, even as his health declined to the point that he’d had to permanently retire from touring. The rock legend and husband to reality and former daytime TV staple Sharon Osbourne amassed a large fortune since first hitting the music scene in the 1970s.
Find out how much Ozzy Osbourne was worth at the time of his death and how he earned his considerable wealth over the years.
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How did Ozzy Osbourne become famous?
Ozzy Osbourne was born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham, England, in December 1948. He suffered from dyslexia and traumatic sexual abuse from school bullies as a child, eventually dropping out of school when he was 15 years old. After working odd jobs and construction, as well as serving time in jail for petty crimes, Osbourne discovered the Beatles in 1963. They inspired him to pursue a career in music.
He joined Geezer Butler’s band Rare Breed in 1967, but after two gigs, the group disbanded. He and Butler then formed the Polka Tulk Blues with Bill Ward and Tony Iommi, eventually changing their name to Earth, then to Black Sabbath in 1969. They released their self-titled first album on Warner Bros. Records the following year to resounding success. Black Sabbath became one of the biggest bands of all time and a key foundation in the heavy metal genre.
After several successful albums and some solo work with Blizzard of Ozz, Black Sabbath booted Osbourne from the band in 1979 due to his substance abuse and erratic behavior.
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What was Ozzy Osbourne’s net worth at the time of his death?
Ozzy Osbourne’s net worth in 2025 was estimated to be $220 million, combined with that of his TV star wife Sharon. He amassed his wealth in a variety of ways, but mostly from his musical legacy—he has continually sold a massive amount of albums in the 50+ years since first forming Black Sabbath. Osbourne continued his solo career while occasionally reuniting with Black Sabbath.
Add in his ventures from TV, including The Osbournes—considered a pioneer of the celebrity reality TV genre in its time—plus branding endorsements and commercials, and the cash just kept pouring in for the Prince of Darkness.
How much is the Osbourne family worth?
The Osbourne family is worth an estimated total of about $251 million. Ozzy and Sharon are worth around $220 million, while Jack Osbourne is worth an estimated $15 million and Kelly Osbourne an estimated $16 million.
Who is worth more, Sharon or Ozzy Osbourne?
Because their finances are linked—not only are they married, but Sharon served as Ozzy’s manager for a number of years—it’s difficult to separate Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne’s respective net worths. For what it’s worth, Sharon made an estimated $5 million annually when she hosted The Talk, then got a severance of a reported $5 million to $10 million.
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How much was Ozzy Osbourne worth in 2025?
Combined with Sharon, Ozzy Osbourne was worth an estimated $220 million in 2025.
Who is the richest member of Black Sabbath?
Ozzy Osbourne is the richest member of Black Sabbath when you combine his and Sharon’s net worth of $220 million. Close behind is Tony Iommi with an estimated net worth of $140 million.
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How much did Ozzy get paid for Ghostbusters?
Ozzy Osbourne has a brief cameo in Ghostbusters (2016). Watching the titular team capture a heavy metal demon during a concert, Ozzy yells, “Sharon! I think I’m having another flashback!”
It’s not known how much Ozzy was paid for the brief appearance.
How much did Ozzy get paid for Little Nicky?
Ozzy Osbourne’s fee for his cameo in Little Nicky isn’t publicly known, but his brief appearance in the film is actually a key plot point. He also bites the head off of a CGI bat!
How much did Ozzy Osbourne make per concert?
Ozzy Osbourne’s income per concert varied by show and tour, but he made a huge mint from the creation of Ozzfest. The namesake festival-style tour made Osbourne the first rock star to sell $50 million in merch alone, and the tours have grossed more than $100 million and sold more than five million tickets since their inception in October 1996.
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How much did The Osbournes make per episode?
For the first season of The Osbournes, each family member—besides Ozzy and Sharon’s daughter Aimee Osbourne, who declined to appear in the show—made $20,000 per episode, for a total of $80,000 for the family. Season 1 had 10 episodes, netting the Osbournes $800,000.
The success of the show led them to get significant raises as the series went on, as it was the highest-rated show ever on MTV at that time. Sharon negotiated their contracts for season 2 to $5 million per family member for the season, plus other perks.
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Inside Ozzy Osbourne’s Net Worth at the Time of His Death first appeared on Parade on Jul 22, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
