Kirby died on July 11 at the University of Vermont Medical Center, his brother Jon told local publication Seven Days. Prior to his death, the actor was hospitalized for two months with esophagus, kidney, and bladder issues, in addition to suffering multiple infections.

Bassist Terence “Geezer” Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi, lead singer Ozzy Osbourne, and drummer Bill Ward were all between the ages of 18 and 20 when

Johnny Depp joined Alice Cooper on stage at London's O2 Arena to honor the late Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away at 76 after battling Parkinson's diseas

Tony Iommi, British heavy metal band Black Sabbath’s co-founder and guitarist is of the opinion that his late bandmate Ozzy Osbourne waited to perform at the band’s farewell concert before passing away. Osbourne, who died on July 22, performed at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK, on July 5 with the original members, Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward.

Iconic Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has opened up about the recent death of longtime bandmate and fellow icon, Ozzy Osbourne. The 76-year-old passed away on Tuesday, just weeks after his final performance with other original Black Sabbath members on their home turf in Birmingham, England.