As the world reacted to the death of Ozzy Osbourne on Tuesday, TMZ founder Harvey Levin told Newsmax that the pioneering heavy metal singer’s life was “a triumph” that “included a major assist” from his wife Sharon.

“It’s hard, but, I have to say, this one I feel like deserves a celebration of life because, for me, what life is about is overcoming adversity,” Levin said on “The Record With Greta Van Susteren.” “I mean, that really is the test. Ozzy Osbourne had so much adversity, and he overcame it all, when you think about it. He was kicked out of his band and when he left Black Sabbath, people thought he’s done. His solo career became bigger than Black Sabbath. He had 13 albums, Grammys, all sorts of accolades.

“They had struggles as a family, but they came together and they did this show, ‘The Osbournes,’ which became the template for so many reality TV shows that are on today, including ‘The Kardashians,'” he said. “It was a seismic moment in television. His relationship with his kids and with Sharon and what Sharon did for him and how he overcame drugs and alcohol, it really is a triumph, so much of what he did. Look, everybody goes, but when you look back at that life, it’s a triumph.”

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