Ozzy Osbourne, front man for the band Black Sabbath, and regarded as one of the founders of heavy metal as we know it today, has died at the age of 76.
He recently took part in a retirement concert for the band, and despite recent serious health issues, was regarded as having provided a stronger than expected performance at that concert.
Needless to say, numerous news outlets are covering the story, including here in the UK, The Guardian and BBC TV.
Mourners internationally are gathering to pay tribute to a consummate showman who managed to retain something of the common touch, despite his meteoric success.