Ozzy Osbourne has died 'surrounded by love' at the age of 76, a statement from his family said.

The Black Sabbath frontman had performed from a throne on stage at Villa Park in Birmingham less than three weeks ago.

In a statement, his family said tonight: '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.

'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.

'Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.'

The rocker was able to bid an emotional farewell to his fans on stage this month as he reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time since 2005.