Ozzy Osbourne has been remembered as a “pioneer,” a “fearless talent” and a “dear friend,” in an outpouring of tributes from fellow musicians and his former Black Sabbath bandmates following his death on Tuesday at the age of 76.

Tributes are pouring in for Black Sabbath icon Ozzy Osbourne, who is being remembered as "one of the greatest rock legends to ever live."

Black Sabbath star Ozzy Osbourne sadly passed away on 22 July, meaning he and his former X Factor judge wife Sharon Osbourne never got to fulfil their annual tradition of visiting Maui, where they got married in 1982.

Tributes are pouring in from friends and fellow musicians, including touching words from his Black Sabbath bandmates, who remembered their tight bond and the special thrill of sharing the stage for one last show. Social media is also remembering Ozzy’s remarkable legacy and the unforgettable mark he made on music and those closest to him.

The late Ozzy Osbourne wanted his celebration of his life to be exactly that.

Ozzy Osbourne's loved ones took to his Instagram account to pay a new tribute to the late Black Sabbath star, who passed away on July 22

Pantera had performed earlier this month at the Back to the Beginning reunion concert in Birmingham on July 5 - the historic Black Sabbath event that saw Osbourne reunite with guitarist Tony Iommi for the final time. The show marked Ozzy's last public performance.