Rock legend Alice Cooper has broken his silence in an emotional tribute to his longtime friend and fellow icon Ozzy Osbourne, saying that even though he sensed the end was near, the loss hit him like a thunderclap.

“I saw Ozzy’s death coming,” Cooper confessed in a raw and heartfelt message. “We all did. His health had been declining, but when giants fall… it’s still impossible to accept.”

The two shock-rock pioneers shared decades of friendship, wild tours, and an unbreakable bond forged in music, madness, and mutual respect. Cooper described Ozzy as “more than just a rock star” — a fearless performer who transformed pain into power, and whose impact will echo far beyond the world of metal.

“People like Ozzy don’t just die,” Cooper continued. “They leave behind legends, moments, riffs, and chaos that will outlive all of us.”

Though Osbourne had openly struggled with serious health issues in recent years — including Parkinson’s disease, spinal injuries, and numerous surgeries — the world wasn’t ready to say goodbye to the Prince of Darkness.

Cooper’s tribute isn’t just about grief — it’s a reminder of how rare artists like Ozzy truly are. “He walked a line no one else dared to cross. He made it okay to be weird, dark, loud… and honest. I’ll miss him every day.”

Fans around the world are mourning not just a man, but an era. And in Alice Cooper’s words:
“Ozzy may be gone, but his scream will never stop echoing in our souls.”