Ozzy Osbourne Sports World Mourns Death ... Favorite Teams Pay Tribute

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Ozzy Osbourne's death rocked more than just the music industry -- his favorite teams, the Aston Villa Football Club and St. Louis Blues, were devastated by his passing ... and honored the heavy metal icon with emotional tributes on social media.

Osbourne's family revealed the Black Sabbath leader and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was "surrounded by love" when he passed away on Tuesday morning.

Fans from around the world paid tribute with sweet messages ... including Aston Villa, which Ozzy supported over the years. In fact, earlier this year, fans held a massive tifo of the English singer.

Ozzy Osbourne Remembered by the Stars After Death Travis Barker, Marilyn Manson, More

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There's no question that Ozzy Osbourne left a lasting legacy on the rock world, and tributes are pouring in from his fellow musicians following the news of his death Tuesday.

Black Sabbath swiftly shared a recent performance pic of the rocker smiling on stage ...  remembering him by simply writing "Ozzy Forever." As you know, he became a founding member of the heavy metal band in 1967 but was canned in 1979 due to his substance abuse issues ... though later returned to perform with the band off and on for several years beginning in 1997.

Travis Barker and YUNGBLUD -- who performed at Ozzy's final Black Sabbath show on July 5 -- posted for him as well.

Ozzy Osbourne Emotional Final Concert ... Weeks Before Death

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Ozzy Osbourne showed a ton of emotion in his final concert with Black Sabbath ... opening up onstage about how hard the past few years had been on him.

Check out this clip from the rock icon's July 5 show with his band at Villa Park in Birmingham, England ... Ozzy is explaining how hard his life has been since his diagnosis of the rare genetic condition, Parkinsonism ... similar to Parkinson's disease.

Ozzy came out onstage in his signature all black look and sang heavy metal from a bat throne. He told the hometown crowd it took a lot of people's hard work to make the concert happen ... shouting out his wife Sharon, and Tom Morello.

Ice Cube on Malcolm-Jamal Warner He Brought Realness To TV

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Ice Cube tells us he will always remember Malcolm-Jamal Warner for being an honest reflection of the African-American community ... and Cube says MJW's a great actor who will be missed!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Cube as he trekked through LAX with a heavy heart Monday ... like the rest of the world, Cube was mourning the sudden death of the 'Cosby Show' alum.

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We broke the story ... MJW died Sunday in Costa Rica from an accidental drowning on a family vacation. He was swept away by a strong current and drowned at Costa Rica's Playa Grande beach.

Prince William, Prince Harry Cousin's Cause of Death Revealed

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Prince William and Prince Harry's 20-year-old cousin Rosie Roche died from a traumatic head injury.

Roche was found dead in her home in England last week and her cause of death was reported Tuesday by multiple British news outlets, citing the Wiltshire and Swindon coroner.

William and Harry's cousin was the grandchild of Princess Diana's uncle ... and her dead body was reportedly discovered by her mother and sister, and a gun was found nearby.

Adam Sandler Mourns Malcolm‑Jamal Warner's Death ... Recalls 'Cosby Show' Bond

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Adam Sandler took a moment to press pause on the "Happy Gilmore 2" premiere hype -- all to share his heartfelt thoughts on the tragic death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

Speaking from the NYC premiere, Adam said he couldn’t believe the news -- and reflected on the good ol' days, remembering how he got his start on "The Cosby Show" as a teen alongside Malcolm-Jamal, who was around the same age.

From taking walks to shooting hoops and hitting parties, Adam told Entertainment Tonight he and Malcolm-Jamal built a real bond while filming the series.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner No Lifeguard on Duty During Tragic Drowning

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No lifeguard was on duty when Malcolm-Jamal Warner got swept away by a strong current and tragically drowned at Costa Rica’s Playa Grande beach, according to new details.

In a Facebook post, Costa Rica’s volunteer lifeguard group, the Caribbean Guard, said lifeguards had patrolled the area in recent years -- but at the time of Malcolm-Jamal’s death, none were present due to lack of resources.

The FB post also described Playa Grande as a notoriously challenging beach, with signs in English and Spanish warning of drowning risks.

Prince William, Prince Harry Cousin Found Dead With Gun Nearby

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Prince William and Prince Harry lost a family member ... because one of their cousins was found dead in England ... and there was a gun nearby.

Rosie Roche, the grandchild of Princess Diana's uncle, was found dead at her family home in Norton on July 14 ... according to The Sun.

William and Harry's cousin was reportedly found by her mother and sister ... and there was a firearm recovered near her body. She was said to have been packing for an upcoming trip with her friends.

Dog The Bounty Hunter Stepson on Psych Hold After Accidently Fatally Shooting His Kid

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Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson Gregory Zecca has been placed on a psychiatric hold as he grieves the death of his son, who was killed in an accidental shooting at the Zecca residence.

A rep for the family tells TMZ ... Greg has been put on a 5150 psychiatric hold because he is so devastated by the loss of his only son, Anthony ... and we're told there were concerns Gregory might try and take his own life.

The rep tells us the hold is because Greg is stricken by grief and not because he feels guilty of a crime in relation to the shooting.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner 'Cosby Show' Alum Dead at 54 ... Accidental Drowning

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3:40 PM PT -- TMZ has just learned there was a second individual who was injured during the incident. The Costa Rican Red Cross tells TMZ ... the second individual was rushed to a local clinic in critical condition. Their current condition is unknown.

3:10 PM PT -- Judicial Investigation Agency tells TMZ ... Malcolm was rescued by bystanders and taken to the shore where he received aid from the Costa Rican Red Cross. He was declared dead at the scene. The body was sent to the Judicial Morgue in San Joaquín de Flores, Heredia for an autopsy.

10:53 AM PT -- Warner died of asphyxia after he was caught by a high current in the ocean, according to ABC News. His body was reportedly found Sunday afternoon.

"The Cosby Show" alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died in Costa Rica at the age of 54, TMZ has learned.

TMZ has a reliable source who says Warner died as a result of an accidental drowning while he was vacationing with his daughter.

As you know, Malcolm‑Jamal Warner straight‑up owned the '80s as Theodore Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," snagging an Emmy nod and locking in his spot in TV royalty.

Project Pat 2 Arrested In Connection With Son's Murder ... Suspected Shooter Is A Juvenile

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Three 6 Mafia star Project Pat's son was killed in January and law enforcement now believes they've nabbed the people responsible.

Law enforcement sources working the case in Memphis tell TMZ Hip Hop that U.S. Marshals recently took a 19-year-old woman named Talia Jones into custody in Minnesota for her alleged role in the killing of Patrick Houston, Jr. ...  which they believe may have been the result of a targeted robbery that turned fatal.

Jones remains in custody and is expected to be extradited to Memphis to face charges. Houston Jr. was only 21 at the time of his death.

Bill Cosby Malcolm-Jamal's Death Feels Like My Son's Murder

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Bill Cosby is reacting to the sudden death of "The Cosby Show" alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner ... and it's taking him back to a dark time in his life -- his son's murder.

Cosby's rep, Andrew Wyatt, tells TMZ ... when Bill got the call that Warner died on vacation in Costa Rica, it reminded him of being in the studio filming "The Cosby Show" in January 1997, when he got a call informing him that his son Ennis Cosby was shot dead in a failed robbery attempt.

Wyatt says news of Malcolm-Jamal's death hit him the same way as Ennis' murder ... the two used to play together when they were younger and "were amazing together."

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner Final Photo From Costa Rica Vacation ... Before Drowning

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Malcolm‑Jamal Warner was looking forward to some R & R in Costa Rica just one week before his tragic passing at 54, and his arrival there was captured in what could be the final public pic of him.

The actor was photographed at the airport in CR, looking relaxed and low‑key on July 13. He had just arrived on a flight from Atlanta ... exactly one week before his tragic death by drowning.

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TMZ broke the story ... Malcolm-Jamal's body was found Sunday after he got caught in an ocean current, resulting in his accidental drowning.

Magic Johnson Mourns Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Death ... 'He Will Be Missed'

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Magic Johnson is one of countless heartbroken fans mourning the death of "Cosby Show" alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner at the age of 54 ... with the Lakers legend sharing a touching tribute to the Emmy-nominated actor -- saying "he will truly be missed."

Johnson shared the tribute to X not long after TMZ broke the story that Warner died as a result of an accidental drowning while in Costa Rica with his daughter.

"[Cookie and I] were both super fans of the hit Cosby Show and continued to follow his career on shows like Malcolm and Eddie and The Resident," Johnson said. "Every time I ran into Malcolm, we would have deep and fun conversations about basketball, life, and business."

Dog The Bounty Hunter Wife's Grandson Was Shot In Neck

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Dog the Bounty Hunter's step-grandson's fatal gunshot wound was in his neck ... TMZ has learned.

We obtained the police report from the Collier County Sheriff's Office in Florida and deputies say 13-year-old Anthony Zecca had an entry wound on his neck, just above his sternum, and no exit wound.

Law enforcement says Anthony had lost a ton of blood by the time they arrived at the Naples apartment where he was shot ... and the teenager received CPR and other life-saving measures, including chest compressions.

Dog The Bounty Hunter Wife's Son Accidentally Shoots, Kills Grandson

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Dog the Bounty Hunter's family is going through a personal tragedy ... because his stepson shot and killed his step-grandson in what we're told was an accidental shooting.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Gregory Zecca -- son of Dog's wife, Francie -- shot his 13-year-old son Anthony in a freak accident at their apartment in Naples, Florida Saturday night.

Law enforcement confirms to us they responded to a call about a shooting around 8 PM ET. They haven't made any arrests and call this an "isolated incident." The investigation is ongoing.