Advocacy groups, Jewish metal stars pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Pro-Israel advocacy organisations and prominent Jewish metal musicians have paid tribute to legendary Black Sabbath frontman and solo artist Ozzy Osbourne, who died this morning aged 76, praising his support for Israel and solidarity with the Jewish people.

The Osbourne family announced the death on Facebook, saying the heavy metal icon “was with his family and surrounded by love” and asking for privacy during their time of grief.

Creative Community for Peace, an advocacy group that fights boycotts against Israel in the arts industry, described Osbourne as “not only a pioneer in metal, but also a steadfast supporter of Israel and the Jewish people”.

“Throughout difficult times, the Osbourne family has stood proudly with the Jewish people and showed unwavering solidarity,” CCFP said in a statement.

The organisation noted Osbourne’s unwavering stance against cultural boycotts, saying: “Leave it to Ozzy to be present and take part in his own epic tribute concert. That’s a true legend.”