Musician Ozzy Osbourne, known for being the legendary singer of Black Sabbath and the “Prince of Darkness,” has sadly passed away at the age of 76, mere weeks after his farewell show. This was quickly confirmed when his family shared a statement,

Ozzy Osbourne's family confirmed his death on X, formerly known as Twitter, in a heartfelt statement after the singer died at 76 years old 17 days after his final gig.

Ozzy Osbourne, best known for his time as the singer for Black Sabbath, has passed away at the age of 76. The reports surfaced on Tuesday, and the family of Ozzy Osbourne released a statement, per Kerri-Ann Roper of PA Entertainment.

Ozzy Osbourne's wife Sharon Osbourne and his children have announced that the Black Sabbath frontman died on Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell concert in Birmingham

We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time,” his family members said in a statement Tuesday while confirming the rock star’s death.

Ozzy Osbourne, beloved Black Sabbath frontman once known as "The Prince of Darkness," has died. He was 76. His family announced his death in a personal statement that read: "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.

Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne's sisters recall their final interactions before his death at 76, noting he was frail but still joking before a farewell performance in England.

The statement was signed by the singer's wife, Sharon Osbourne, and their children, Jack Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne and Aimee Osbourne. Louis Osbourne, his son with his ex-wife, Thelma Riley, also signed the statement.

Before Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22 in Buckinghamshire, England, a "helicopter was dispatched to provide advanced critical care," a Thames Valley Air Ambulance spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE in a statement.