The frontman of pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76.

But two weeks before his passing, legendary rock icon Ozzy Osbourne was given the opportunity to hear the gospel message, according to a post from @celebrityevangelist on Instagram.

The evangelist shared that during a visit, he placed a Bible in Osbourne’s hands and shared the good news of Jesus Christ.

“The Holy Spirit was drawing him,” the post reads, suggesting a spiritual openness in the final days of the singer’s life.

One user commented "For his sake, I hope he repented and received Christ," while another wrote: "I pray he made it to heaven."

Ozzy Osbourne was raised in a working-class Roman Catholic family in Birmingham, England. He attended Catholic school as a child.

Despite his dark image, Ozzy frequently used Christian imagery in his music and album art. Songs like After Forever by Black Sabbath even defend belief in God.

However, while he believes in God, he has admitted to struggles with organised religion, saying things like “I’m not religious, but I’m spiritual. I don’t go to church, but I do believe there’s a God.”