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Bandmates and fans pay tribute to Black Sabbath singer

Bandmates and fans pay tribute to Black Sabbath singer

Fans, musicians and former bandmates have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, who has died aged 76. Black Sabbath have “lost our brother”, says the band’s co-founder Tony Iommi, while bassist Terence “Geezer” Butler remembered their final gig and drummer Bill Ward shared a photo of them together. The music icon’s death …

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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dead at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dead at 76

CNN  —  Ozzy Osbourne, the hellraising frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV star, died Tuesday, his family shared. He was 76. “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,” Osbourne’s family said in a statement to CNN. “He was with his family …

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Family says legendary Black Sabbath singer was ‘surrounded by love’

Family says legendary Black Sabbath singer was ‘surrounded by love’

Rock star Ozzy Osbourne has died, according to multiple reports. “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,” his family said in a statement to the press, signed by wife Sharon Osbourne and their children Kelly, Jack, Aimee, as well as his son …

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Ozzy Osbourne Dead: ‘Black Sabbath’ Singer Passes Away at 76 – The New York Times

Ozzy Osbourne Dead: ‘Black Sabbath’ Singer Passes Away at 76  The New York Times POLL: What is your favorite Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath song?  WPBN Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76, his family announces – live updates  BBC Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76 just weeks after farewell show  CNN Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Frontman and Heavy …

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‘Pretty Little Baby,’ ‘Stupid Cupid’ Singer Was 87

‘Pretty Little Baby,’ ‘Stupid Cupid’ Singer Was 87

Connie Francis, the chart-topping pop singer of ’50s and ’60s classics like “Stupid Cupid,” “Where the Boys Are” and the recently TikTok viral “Pretty Little Baby,” has died, her rep confirmed to Variety. She was 87. Ron Roberts — Francis’ longtime friend and president of her label, Concetta Records — first announced the news in a Facebook post on Wednesday …

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‘Who’s Sorry Now?’ Singer Was 87

‘Who’s Sorry Now?’ Singer Was 87

Connie Francis, the immensely popular mid-century pop singer known for teary ballads exemplified by “Who’s Sorry Now?” and jaunty, infectious near-novelty records “Stupid Cupid” and “Vacation,” died Wednesday. She was 87. Her statement was announced on Facebook by her publicist and longtime friend Ron Roberts. A cause was not disclosed, but Francis was recently hospitalized in Florida where she reported …

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‘Who’s Sorry Now’ Singer Dead at 87

‘Who’s Sorry Now’ Singer Dead at 87

Connie Francis, the beloved pop star of the 1950s and 1960s, who in 1960 became the first woman to score a No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her signature hit “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool,” has died at 87. The new was confirmed by her publicist, Ron Roberts, in a Facebook post on Thursday morning (July 17), in which he …

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Connie Francis, a top-selling singer of the 1950s and ’60s, dies at 87 – The Washington Post

Connie Francis, a top-selling singer of the 1950s and ’60s, dies at 87  The Washington Post Connie Francis, ‘Pretty Little Baby’ and ‘Who’s Sorry Now’ Singer, Dies at 87  The New York Times Connie Francis’ ‘Pretty Little Baby’ became an unexpected TikTok hit — 63 years after its release  The Seattle Times 1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The singer’s life was …

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Connie Francis, ‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer, dies at 87

Connie Francis, ‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer, dies at 87

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and ‘60s whose hits included “Pretty Little Baby” and “Who’s Sorry Now?” — the latter would serve as an ironic title for a personal life filled with heartbreak and tragedy — has died at age 87. Her death was announced Thursday by her friend and publicist, Ron …

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‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer Connie Francis dies at 87

‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer Connie Francis dies at 87

Singer Connie Francis, a star of the 1950s and ‘60s known for her hits “Pretty Little Baby” and “Stupid Cupid,” died Wednesday, her publicist announced. She was 87. No cause of death was disclosed. “It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night,” Ron Roberts, …

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