Fact check: Did Ozzy Osborne die in Switzerland?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, Ozzy Osbourne did not die in Switzerland. Multiple sources confirm that the Black Sabbath frontman died at age 76, but the location was Birmingham, England, not Switzerland. One source specifically states that Ozzy Osbourne "died in Birmingham, England, 'surrounded by love' Tuesday morning" ^[1], which directly contradicts the claim about Switzerland. Additional sources confirm he died in the United Kingdom ^{[2] [3]}, with his final days spent in England surrounded by family ^[4].

The death occurred on July 22nd according to multiple analyses ^{[4] [5]}, just weeks after Black Sabbath's final farewell show in Birmingham ^{[6] [3]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important context about Sharon Osbourne's previous statements regarding assisted suicide. One source reveals that Sharon Osbourne had previously discussed having "a euthanasia pact with Ozzy, including going to an assisted suicide flat in Switzerland if they ever had an illness affecting their brains" ^[7]. This Switzerland connection may have contributed to confusion about his actual death location.

Additional missing context includes:

• Ozzy's ongoing health struggles with Parkinson's disease ^{[8] [5]}
• The timing of his death in relation to Black Sabbath's farewell tour and final Birmingham performance ^[6]
• His UK origins and connection to Birmingham specifically ^[6]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question appears to contain factual misinformation by suggesting Ozzy Osbourne died in Switzerland when multiple sources confirm he died in England. This misinformation could stem from:

• Confusion with the assisted suicide pact previously discussed by Sharon Osbourne regarding Switzerland ^[7]
• Misinterpretation or conflation of the couple's past statements about potential end-of-life plans with actual events
• Spread of unverified information without checking against reliable sources that clearly state he died in Birmingham, England ^[1]

The question's framing assumes death occurred in Switzerland without acknowledging the well-documented fact that he died in his home country of England, surrounded by family.