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Marilyn Manson Pays Homage To ‘Beloved Friend' Ozzy Osbourne: ‘Your Inspiration...'
Last Updated: Marilyn Manson paid tribute to his 'beloved friend' Ozzy Osbourne after attending the Black Sabbath frontman's funeral. Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22 at the age of 76, sparking a flood of condolences from music greats worldwide. Among them, Marilyn Manson paid homage to his late friend and inspiration with a very personal and heartfelt note. The artist, 56, shared a tribute on social media following the burial of his 'beloved friend" on Thursday near the lake where he lives in Buckinghamshire. Describing his bond with the late rocker, Manson wrote in his Instagram Story, 'Today we laid to rest a beloved friend. I am eternally grateful that you let me into your life Ozzy. Your inspiration and love will always be with me." 'Thank you Sharon and family for a reverent and beautiful ceremony. Your legacy lives on," he concluded. Manson shared the same tribute on his X handle as well. Today we laid to rest a beloved friend. I am eternally grateful that you let me into your life Ozzy. Your inspiration and love will always be with me. Thank you Sharon and family for a reverent, beautiful ceremony. Your legacy lives on.— Marilyn Manson (@marilynmanson) July 31, 2025 More than 100 close family members and legendary figures from the music industry attended Osbourne's funeral on July 30. These included Sharon Osbourne and her children, Kelly, Jack, Aimee and Louis; Black Sabbath bandmates Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward; and musicians Rob Zombie, Rob Zombie, Elton John, James Hetfield and Corey Taylor (Slipknot), the New York Post reported. 'Everyone at the service wanted to help Sharon and the children. It has been an awful time," a source told the outlet. The insider added, 'It was a very fitting goodbye—toasts were raised, memories were shared. There was a stage where Yungblud, who became close to Ozzy in recent years, was scheduled to honour him." The funeral was attended by Sir Elton John, members of Metallica and Manson's wife, Lindsay Usich. The guests were dressed in gothic and heavy metal-themed apparel. It was held at Ozzy's house, and in accordance with his desires for a private, quiet funeral, he was buried next to a lake on the grounds. The day before, a local brass band played 'Iron Man" in remembrance of Ozzy Osbourne, and fans gathered at iconic locations like the Black Sabbath bridge on Broad Street in Birmingham. Manson had long been an Osbourne supporter. In 2002, he attended the dedication ceremony of Black Sabbath's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2006, the two co-presented at the Scream Awards on Spike TV. Manson appeared on camera during Black Sabbath's farewell performance of Back to the Beginning on July 5. First Published: August 02, 2025, 16:29 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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2025 celebrity deaths: Remembering Jeannie Seely, Ozzy Osbourne, Pope Francis & more icons we lost
Jeannie Seely Live Events Ozzy Osbourne Hulk Hogan Val Kilmer Malcolm‑Jamal Warner Pope Francis David Lynch Robert Benton Ted Kotcheff Cleo Laine (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel 2025 has been a year of heartbreak for fans around the world as we bid farewell to some of the most beloved icons in music, film, faith, and pop culture. From Grand Ole Opry's 'Miss Country Soul' Jeannie Seely to rock's 'Prince of Darkness' Ozzy Osbourne , and even the deeply respected Pope Francis , each left behind a legacy that shaped we move through the year, we look back at ten of the most prominent celebrities we've lost and why they'll never be music legend Jeannie Seely died on August 1, 2025, at the age of 85 from complications stemming from an intestinal infection. A Grammy winner and Grand Ole Opry mainstay, Seely has made over 5,300 appearances since joining in 1967, earning the nickname 'Miss Country Soul.'Despite undergoing multiple back surgeries, emergency abdominal operations, and an 11-day ICU stay earlier in the year, she continued recording and performing until the end. Seely's hit 'Don't Touch Me' and her barrier-breaking presence at the Opry remain central to her metal legend Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22, 2025, at 76 years old. Known as the 'Prince of Darkness' and frontman of Black Sabbath, Ozzy helped define heavy metal with albums like Paranoid and Master of performed his final concert at Birmingham's Villa Park on July 5, even as Parkinson's disease and other health issues had taken their toll, before passing away surrounded by funeral procession in Birmingham drew thousands of fans, and tributes poured in from around the wrestling world lost one of its most recognizable figures, Hulk Hogan, who died two days after Ozzy, on July 24, at 71. Known for electrifying charisma, iconic catchphrases, and mainstream crossover appeal, Hogan's influence extended beyond the wrestling ring into reality TV and pop indicate complications followed recent surgery, though the full medical cause remains Val Kilmer, best remembered for iconic roles in Top Gun and Batman Forever, died on April 1, 2025, at age 65 after a protracted battle with throat for his intensity and range, Kilmer's dignified final months drew admiration from peers and fans alike. Malcolm-Jamal Warner , best known as Theodore Huxtable on The Cosby Show, died July 20 at 54 from an accidental drowning in Costa gained fame as the only son in the groundbreaking sitcom, later starring in Malcolm & Eddie from 1996 to other notable roles included Reed Between the Lines, Major Crimes, The Resident, 9-1-1, and Alert: Missing Persons Unit. Warner was also a poet and reformist Argentine-born pontiff died on 21 April at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke and heart failure. Known for his humility, progressive views, and advocacy for the poor, Pope Francis made history as the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit was deeply admired for modernizing the Catholic Church and becoming the first pope to address the US Congress. David Lynch , the renowned filmmaker behind Twin Peaks and thrillers like Mulholland Drive and Blue Velvet, passed away on January 15 at the age of fascination with dreamlike elements and the tension between darkness and light led to the term "Lynchian" being used to describe similar studying painting, he completed his first film, Eraserhead, in 1977 and went on to direct notable works including The Elephant Man, Dune, and Blue Velvet in the '80s. Robert Benton , the influential filmmaker who co-wrote the screenplay for Bonnie and Clyde and won the Oscar for Best Director for Kramer vs. Kramer, died on May 11 at on September 29, 1932, in Dallas, Benton began his career collaborating with David Newman on the 1966 Broadway musical It's a Bird… It's a Plane… It's rose to fame when Warren Beatty picked up their Bonnie and Clyde script, a landmark of the New Hollywood movement that earned Benton several Academy Award nominations during his four-decade Kotcheff, the Canadian filmmaker who helmed hit movies like First Blood and Weekend at Bernie's, died April 10 at 94. Born in Toronto to a family of Bulgarian immigrants, Kotcheff began his career directing TV programs at the Canadian Broadcasting went on to direct television and theater in the U.K., and found major success in 1971 when he directed both the Australian New Wave film Wake in Fright, which competed at the Cannes Film Festival, and a TV production of Edna, the Inebriate Woman, which won him a BAFTA TV later made Hollywood films like Fun With Dick and Jane, with Jane Fonda and George Segal, and North Dallas Forty, with Nick singer and actress Cleo Laine died on July 24 at 97 in Wavendon, England. She began her career in London in the 1950s and became a celebrated figure in jazz. Laine debuted in the US in 1972 and won a Grammy in 1986 for "Cleo At Carnegie." She was made a Dame Commander in 1997.
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Celine Dion Mourns Ozzy Osbourne's Death: ‘He Was A True Original'
Celine Dion has remembered Ozzy Osbourne for his "boundless spirit and ear for melody". Celine Dion has hailed late label mate Ozzy Osbourne for his 'boundless spirit and ear for melody". Despite being on opposite ends of the music spectrum, the My Heart Will Go On hitmaker, 57, admired the late Crazy Train singer's talent and was 'deeply saddened" when she heard he had passed away on July 22, at the age of 76. Alongside a throwback picture of Ozzy, she penned on social media: 'I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy and I were label mates for many years – and although we came from very different musical universes, I always admired his boundless spirit and ear for melody on songs like 'Mama, I'm Coming Home'. He was a true original! Fearless, and simply larger than life… but also kind, thoughtful and generous." Tributes have poured in for the Black Sabbath frontman, who played his final concert just days before his death on July 5. Metallica's Robert Trujillo shared a moving post about Ozzy hours before attending his funeral in Birmingham on Wednesday (30.07.25). The bassist in the Nothing Else Matters band had a stint in the Prince of Darkness' solo band before he joined Metallica in late 1990s and early 2000s. Members of the group – who took part in Ozzy's epic Back To The Beginning concert earlier this month – were back in the city to pay their respects. Ahead of the funeral, Robert took to Instagram to thank Ozzy for all he did for him in the early days of his career and beyond, including bringing his old band, Infectious Grooves, to a wider audience. He began: 'Sadly, we're heading back to London today for Ozzy's funeral. I just want to say… 'Ozzy was the conduit for so many new relationships both creative collaborations and real, lasting friendships. 'I mean, Joe Holmes is Lullah's godfather, and Mike Bordin is Tye's godfather both of those connections came directly from my friendship with Ozzy. Because of Oz, Infectious Grooves was able to tour back in '91 as a brand-new band and at the time, it wasn't even really a band, just some fun songs we had recorded. We weren't ready to hit the road, but he made us step up and make it happen. He loved the song 'Therapy," which he guest appeared on and that really kicked it all off for Infectious in the '90s. He actually demanded we open for him on the 'Theater of Madness" tour. He'd say 'I'm your best friend Rob, I f****** love the bass and the funkier and heavier the better!" 'He was the gateway. (sic)" Robert went on to admit Ozzy could be 'so honest it hurt", but he'll never forget his sense of humour and the 'wild adventure" of touring with Ozzy and his guitarist Zakk Wylde. He continued: 'Ozzy was a humble man and sometimes so honest it hurt but his sense of humor made everything absolutely amazing. Touring with Ozzy and Zakk was always a wild adventure. Those two together… it was a crazy, awesome rollercoaster. 'We're all so thankful for his heart and soul. 'Ozzy and Black Sabbath were and still are the soundtrack to our lives. The inspiration they gave us is beyond words. The first real alternative rock band, in my opinion. Confirming Metallica would attend the funeral, he said: 'Now it's time to pay our respects, share our love, and offer our support to Sharon and the family. It's heartbreaking but we know Ozzy gave us everything he had in his final days." On taking part in Back To The Beginning, he said: 'I'm so honored that Lars, James, Kirk, and I (Metallica) got to celebrate with him, to share our music and Sabbath's music on such a special day in Birmingham. Being part of that meant so much to us." He signed off the tribute: 'Ozzy, RIP brother. We love you. @ozzyosbourne." view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
