Ozzy Osbourne's agonising battle as air ambulance paramedics 'spent hours' trying to save him

Paramedics spent hours attempting to save Ozzy Osbourne's life after the music icon took ill. It was announced on Tuesday night that the Prince of Darkness had died aged 76, having battled ill health for several years.

The sad news was announced by the Osbourne family in a statement shared from Birmingham, Ozzy's hometown. They said: "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.

"He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis."

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Now, reports claim that an air ambulance landed in a field close to Ozzy's home in the UK at around 10:30am on Tuesday, in order to treat Ozzy, but they failed to resuscitate the musician.