Inside Ozzy Osbourne’s 1982 bat-biting debacle that became part of rock history

Ozzy Osbourne will forever be remembered as the Prince of Darkness — but even in death, his infamous 1982 bat-biting incident will be cemented in rock history.

The Black Sabbath frontman died on Tuesday, July 22, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 76, The Post confirmed.

“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,” the family said in a statement.

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