Ozzy Osbourne’s final Instagram post before his passing featured a backstage image from Black Sabbath’s farewell concert, “Back to the Beginning.” The post was shared on his Instagram account. The post has since become a gathering place for thousands of fans to share their farewell messages to the metal legend.
The emotional tributes from fans reflect the profound impact Osbourne had on the metal community and his devoted following.
“He said one final goodbye, rested and passed with his loved ones by his side,” one fan commented on Ozzy’s final post. “I can’t think of a better way to spend your final days.”
Another fan expressed their gratitude for Osbourne’s musical legacy.
“Thank you for creating my favorite and all-time best genre of music!” another fan wrote. “You have brought love, togetherness and never ending memories to so many including myself. May you fly high in the afterlife Ozzy.”
A third tribute emphasized Osbourne’s legendary status in the metal world.
“Ozzy was the biggest metal legend ever and still is,” another Ozzy fan wrote. “I can’t believe it. Fly high Prince of Darkness.”
The significance of this final post extends beyond its emotional impact. It reveals deeper connections to Osbourne’s musical legacy and the farewell concert that marked the end of an era.
Loudwire reported that the Instagram post was shared on July 21, 2025, just one day before Osbourne’s passing at age 76. The backstage image showed a poster from Black Sabbath’s July 5 farewell performance at Villa Park in Birmingham, the band’s hometown. This symbolized a return to their roots for their final bow.
The post also included additional nostalgic elements that fans may have initially overlooked. Men’s Journal noted that the Instagram story featured a clip from a 1981 recording of Ozzy performing “Mr. Crowley.” This added another layer of musical history to his final social media tribute.
The overwhelming response from fans has transformed the post into a digital memorial. The Independent documented that the post has accumulated more than 171,000 reactions and over 22,000 comments from fans worldwide. This demonstrates the global reach of Osbourne’s influence on heavy metal music.
The timing and content of this final post have taken on profound meaning for both fans and music historians. The backstage poster from “Back to the Beginning” serves as a poignant reminder that Osbourne’s journey in music came full circle. It ended where it all began with Black Sabbath in Birmingham, the city that gave birth to heavy metal.
You can see Ozzy Osbourne’s last post on Instagram below.
