Tributes are pouring in for heavy metal iconOzzy Osbourne, from the world of music and beyond. The legendaryBlack Sabbathrocker died on July 22, his family confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY. He was 76. Elton Johnled the tributesto Osbourne, writing on Instagram that he was a "dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods — a true legend." The "Rocket Man" singer also said Osbourne was "one of the funniest people I've ever met." The Rolling Stones'Ronnie Woodwrote thathe was "so very sad to hear" the news. "What a lovely goodbye concert he had," he added, referring to the farewell show that Osbourne held with Black Sabbath on July 5, just weeks before his death. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) Yungblud, who performed at that farewell show,said on X thathe "didn't think you would leave so soon," noting that "the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room." The singer, who dubbed Osbourne the "greatest of all time," added, "I will never forget you — you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage." The official Instagram account for Metallica alsopaid its respects, posting a photo of Osbourne with a broken heart emoji as the caption, while theBlack Sabbath account said, "Ozzy Forever." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Black Sabbath (@blacksabbath) The statement from Osbourne's family shared the news of his death "with more sadness than mere words can convey" and said he was "with his family and surrounded by love." Jack Whiteposted a throwback photo of Osbourneon Instagramand simply wrote in the caption, "He made it." Jason Momoashared a photo he tookwith Osbourne and the rocker's wife, Sharon, while offering his tribute. "Love you @ozzyosbourne," the "Aquaman" star wrote. "All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana. So grateful. RIP." Rock star Ozzy Osbournedies at 76, weeks after final Black Sabbath show In anX post,Flavor Flavsaid he was heartbroken by Osbourne's death. "We go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame) last year," he said. "Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family." Bret Michaelssaid on Instagramhe would be dedicating all of his shows this week to Osbourne, remembering him as "one of the greatest rock legends to ever live." He added, "Ozzy, may you forever rest in peace and thank you for rocking our world." Ozzy Osbourneand Axl Rose meet for first time: 'An utter gentleman' Actor Danny Trejoshared a photowith Osbourne and honored him as "one of the wildest souls to ever walk this Earth," adding, "Ozzy wasn't just The Prince of Darkness, he was pure light to those of us lucky enough to meet him. A heart bigger than any stage he ever rocked." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Ozzy Osbourne death: Tributes from Elton John, Flavor Flav, more