Though not Jewish himself, the one-time “Black Sabbath” frontman became a fierce opponent of antisemitism due to his Jewish wife, Sharon.

After selling millions upon millions of albums with Black Sabbath and his solo projects as well as benefiting from Ozzfest proceeds, Osbourne was in a better place financially than he could have ever imagined back in his cow-killer days, but life remained a challenge. Instead of postindustrial decay holding him back, this time it was all him.

Ozzy Osbourne once renewed his vows in a televised Jewish ceremony. He changed his mind about the rabbi when he offered him wine.

Heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath reunited for the first time in 20 years at their farewell show, Back to the Beginning, on July 5, but it was not without its drama.While fans were more concerned about seeing 76-year-old Ozzy Osbourne and his former bandmates,

Context: Deir al-Balah had been an informal refuge for Palestinians escaping other parts of Gaza, and huge tent camps have sprung up in the city. The city also hosts warehouses for the U.N. as well as guesthouses for U.N. staff.

Israel launched a new ground and air offensive in central Gaza on Monday, pushing into Deir Al Balah with tanks and continued airstrikes following heavy bombardments overnight.

An upcoming documentary about Ozzy Osbourne’s health setbacks and his desire to stage a farewell concert will still arrive later this year.

Osbourne’s final concert came this month, at a festival in Birmingham, England, his hometown. Seated on a black throne, visibly moved by the enthusiasm of the crowd, he closed out his career by reuniting the original members of Black Sabbath.