The claim about his health and the COVID-19 vaccine is consistent with a common conspiracy theory that spread online during the pandemic, falsely attributing numerous famous peoples' deaths to the vaccine. We have previously fact-checked such claims about Betty White, Lisa Loring and even Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Over the course of his storied music career, rock icon Ozzy Osbourne faced health battles with substance abuse and Parkinson's disease.

Many are mourning the death of the hard rock legend, but Alex Jones has shared a controversial take on his X account. The conspiracy theorist and conservative influencer expressed skepticism about Osbourne’s death. He referenced the “devil worshipper” rumors and linked the death to COVID-19 shots. Jones began by saying,

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The world lost a heavy metal legend and singer in Ozzy Osbourne, who was nicknamed "Prince of Darkness" by his fans for his all-black attire.

Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, who died July 22, 2025, at age 76, was a frequent visitor to Milwaukee during his touring days, with the groundbreaking heavy metal band Black Sabbath and on his own as a solo act.

Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76. “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,” his family said in a statement. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”