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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Baywatch icon Carmen Electra shares fears for Sharon Osbourne after Ozzy's death
Carmen Electra has paid tribute to her late friend Ozzy Osbourne - who died on Tuesday (22.07.25) aged 76 - and admitted she is concerned about how his widow Sharon will cope with his passing Carmen Electra broke down in tears upon learning of Ozzy Osbourne's death and said her "heart goes out" to his widow, Sharon Osbourne. The former Baywatch star recalls Ozzy - who died aged 76 on Tuesday - as the "sweetest, most fun person ever" and she confesses she's concerned about how Sharon, 72, will manage without the man she was wed to for 43 years. Chatting to Extra's Terri Seymour at the Freakier Friday premiere, Carmen - who counts herself amongst the Osbourne family's friends - revealed: "I heard in the car and I just started bawling my eyes out because Ozzy, I mean, when you know Ozzy, he's so funny. He's such a flirt. Like, he's just Ozzy, you know? ... Outside of being, like, the scary legendary rock god he is, he truly is like just the sweetest, most fun person ever. "And I'm worried about [his wife] Sharon to be honest because they've been bonded together for so long and I'm really close with the family. My heart goes out to Sharon and the family and at least they were all there. They could all be there in London." Carmen, 53, has yet to contact her mate Sharon directly but has passed on her sympathies via makeup artist Jude Alcalá. She continued: "I haven't spoken to anyone yet. Yeah. It felt weird calling right now. I just decided to step back. So, Jude's been he's been doing Sharon and Ozzy for over 25 years. "So, we were on the phone and I was just like, 'Please send them my love.'" Since news broke of Ozzy's passing, musicians from across the heavy metal community, celebrities, media outlets and devoted fans have demonstrated an overwhelming outpouring of affection and admiration for the Bark At The Moon legend. The rock icon passed away merely 17 days following his performance at the Back To The Beginning farewell gig in his hometown of Birmingham, England, alongside his Black Sabbath colleagues. The concert showcased a lineup featuring metal titans including Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Tool, Pantera and Slayer. Ozzy had been battling Parkinson's disease for numerous years whilst dealing with additional health complications, and Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi suspects his longtime companion persevered specifically to deliver one last performance for his devoted followers. Tony, 77, revealed to ITV News: "I think he really just held out to do that show. I really feel – and me and Geezer (Butler) were talking about it – that we think he held out to do it, and just after that, he's done it and said goodbye to the fans. And that was the end of it, really. "I think he must have had something in his head that said, 'Well, this is gonna be it, the last thing I'm ever gonna do.' Whether he thought he was gonna die or what, I don't know. But he really wanted to do it, and he was determined to do it. And fair dues, he's done it." Despite Ozzy's deteriorating condition, Tony confesses that his bandmate's death remained a "shock for us". He further stated: "When I heard, it couldn't sink in. I thought, 'It can't be.' I only had a text from him the day before. It just seemed unreal, surreal. And in the night, I started thinking about it, 'God, am I dreaming all this?' But as I said before, he's not looked well through the rehearsals."
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Ozzy Osbourne's last text message to former bandmate before his tragic death
Jake E. Lee, who played guitar for Ozzy Osbourne in the 1980s, has shared the last text message he received from the legendary Black Sabbath star before his death Jake E. Lee, who played guitar for Ozzy Osbourne in the 1980s, has shared the emotional final message he received from the legendary Black Sabbath frontman before his passing on Tuesday. Ozzy's death at 76 was confirmed by his grieving family, who released a statement to inform fans: "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis." Jake served as a crucial member of Ozzy's group from 1982 to 1987, contributing his skills to records including Bark At The Moon and The Ultimate Sin, and touring widely with the Birmingham legend. The pair lost contact around 1987 following Lee's exit from the band. However, their bond was reignited last year when Jake survived being shot three times outside his Las Vegas residence whilst walking his dog, the Mirror reports. At the time Ozzy said: "It's been 37 years since I've seen Jake E. Lee, but that still doesn't take away from the shock of hearing what happened to him." Later in the year, Jake was extended an invitation from Tom Morello, the musical director for Ozzy's massive farewell performance with Black Sabbath in Birmingham, to participate in the show on July 5. Despite not having worked together since 1987, Lee accepted the proposal and made the journey to the UK. Their reunion at the event near where Black Sabbath launched their career marked the first time they had seen each other in nearly four decades. Now, following Ozzy's passing this week (July 22), Lee has shared details about the touching text Ozzy sent him after the performance, which has now become the final message he received from Ozzy. Taking to Facebook, Jake told his followers that "the finality of it hits me in waves," before sharing a text message he had received from Ozzy a fortnight earlier whilst waiting at an airport. In the message, Ozzy stated: "Hi jake i'm so sorry i couldn't spend more time with you on the weekend but it was really chaotic, i would really like to see you when i eventually get back TO LA just to shoot the shit." "Its been so long since we saw each other, where have are you living these days, because the last thing i heard was you were living in Las Vegas. How did the gig for you on Saturday i really hope you had fun anyway i will text you when i eventually get back to LA and we must hook up much love and respect OZZY." Tragically, Ozzy never returned to LA and passed away at his Buckinghamshire home in England on Tuesday, despite the best efforts of air paramedics who battled for two hours trying to save him. Supporters have formed lengthy queues to sign a tribute book for the legendary rock star in the Midlands following his passing. The book has been opened at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, which is currently holding an exhibition titled Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero to celebrate the late singers life. Grieving admirers were also given the opportunity to record a voice message in whatever language they preferred by speaking into a red telephone. Birmingham's lord mayor, Zafar Iqbal, has described Ozzy Osbourne as a "proud Brummie" who contributed to placing the city "on the world map". Mr Iqbal met the founding members of the heavy metal band - formed in the city in 1968 - when they received the freedom of Birmingham in June. Speaking to PA news agency, he said: "He (Osbourne) was very important and he was a proud Brummie. He loved the city. He will be much missed, I think, and he was loved by so many people in the city. "I think he put Birmingham, and especially Aston, on the world map. He's done so much for the city and we honoured him with the freedom of the city as well, which we were grateful that he came (to) and received about six weeks ago.' The lord mayor additionally revealed he had been speaking with supporters queuing to sign a tribute book, which was established by a Birmingham museum presenting an exhibition devoted to Ozzy.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
'I'm worried about Sharon...' Carmen Electra shares tearful reaction to Ozzy Osbourne's death
Carmen Electra burst into tears when she heard the news that Ozzy Osbourne had died and her "heart goes out" to his widow Sharon Osbourne. The former Baywatch actress remembers Ozzy - who passed away at the age of 76 on Tuesday (22.07.25) - as the "sweetest, most fun person ever" and she admits she is worried about how Sharon, 72, will cope without the man she was married to for 43 years. Speaking to Extra's Terri Seymour at the Freakier Friday premiere, Carmen - who is a friend of the Osbourne family - said: "I heard in the car and I just started bawling my eyes out because Ozzy, I mean, when you know Ozzy, he's so funny. He's such a flirt. Like, he's just Ozzy, you know? ... Outside of being, like, the scary legendary rock god he is, he truly is like just the sweetest, most fun person ever. "And I'm worried about [his wife] Sharon to be honest because they've been bonded together for so long and I'm really close with the family. My heart goes out to Sharon and the family and at least they were all there. They could all be there in London.' Carmen, 53, is yet to reach out personally to her friend Sharon but has sent a message of condolence through makeup artist Jude Alcalá. She added: "I haven't spoken to anyone yet. Yeah. It felt weird calling right now. I just decided to step back.' 'So, Jude's been he's been doing Sharon and Ozzy for over 25 years. So, we were on the phone and I was just like, 'Please send them my love.'' Since the news of Ozzy's death, musicians from the heavy metal fraternity, celebrities, media and fans have shown an outpouring of love and respect for the Bark At The Moon singer. Ozzy died just 17 days after he performed the Back To The Beginning farewell concert in his home city of Birmingham, England, with his Black Sabbath bandmates. The concert featured a bill that included metal legends such as Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Tool, Pantera and Slayer. Ozzy had been living with Parkinson's disease for many years and had other health issues and Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi believes his long-time friend held on so he could perform one final time for his fans. Tony, 77, told ITV News: "I think he really just held out to do that show. I really feel – and me and Geezer (Butler) were talking about it – that we think he held out to do it, and just after that, he's done it and said goodbye to the fans. And that was the end of it, really. "I think he must have had something in his head that said, 'Well, this is gonna be it, the last thing I'm ever gonna do.' Whether he thought he was gonna die or what, I don't know. But he really wanted to do it, and he was determined to do it. And fair dues, he's done it." Despite Ozzy's fragile health, Tony admits that the death of his bandmate still came as a "shock for us". He added: "When I heard, it couldn't sink in. I thought, 'It can't be.' I only had a text from him the day before. It just seemed unreal, surreal. And in the night, I started thinking about it, 'God, am I dreaming all this?' But as I said before, he's not looked well through the rehearsals." Tony also reflected on a conversation he and Ozzy had in the dressing room following the Back To The Beginning show at Villa Park. He said: "He came around before he was leaving on a wheelchair that brought him in to say goodbye and have a little chat for a bit, and he seemed alright. He enjoyed it. And he said, 'Oh, it went all right, didn't it?' I said, 'Yeah, it did.'"
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist shares heartbreaking final message he received from late star
One of Ozzy Osbourne's guitarists has shared the heartbreaking final text message they received from the Black Sabbath rocker just days before his death on Tuesday Jake E. Lee, the guitarist who rocked with Ozzy Osbourne during the '80s, has revealed the heartbreaking last message he got from the legendary Black Sabbath rocker before his death on Tuesday. Ozzy's death at the age of 76 was announced by his devastated family, with a statement telling fans: "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis." Jake was a key member of Ozzy's band from 1982 to 1987, lending his talents to albums like Bark At The Moon and The Ultimate Sin, and touring extensively with the Brummie legend. Their communication ceased around 1987 after Lee's departure from the band. However, their friendship rekindled last year when Jake survived being shot three times outside his Las Vegas home while walking his dog. Ozzy said at the time: "It's been 37 years since I've seen Jake E. Lee, but that still doesn't take away from the shock of hearing what happened to him." Later in the year, Jake received an invite from Tom Morello, the musical director for Ozzy's massive farewell gig with Black Sabbath in Birmingham, to join the show on July 5. Despite not having collaborated since 1987, Lee accepted the offer and made the trip to the UK. Their reunion at the event close to where Black Sabbath performed at the start of their career was the first time they had met in almost four decades. Now, in the wake of Ozzy's death this week (July 22), Lee has opened up about the heartfelt text Ozzy sent him post-performance, which has since turned out to be the final message he got from Ozzy. Taking to Facebook, Jake told his followers that "the finality of it hits me in waves," before revealing a text message he received from Ozzy two weeks prior while waiting at an airport. In the message, Ozzy penned: "Hi jake im so sorry i couldnt spend more time with you on the weekend but it was really chaotic, i would really like to see you when i eventually get back TO LA just to shoot the shit. "Its been so long since we saw each other, where have are you living these days, because the last thing i heard was you were living in Las Vegas. How did the gig for you on Saturday i really hope you had fun anyway i will text you when i eventually get back to LA and we must hook up much love and respect OZZY." Sadly, Ozzy never made it back to LA and died at his Buckinghamshire home in England on Tuesday, despite the best efforts of air paramedics who spent two hours attempting to save him. Fans have queued to sign a book of condolences for the late rocker in the Midlands in the wake of his death. The book has been opened at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, which is currently holding an exhibition about the late singer titled Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero. Mourners also had the option to leave a voice note in any language they chose by speaking into a red phone. Lord mayor of Birmingham, Zafar Iqbal, has said Ozzy Osbourne was a "proud Brummie" who helped to put the city 'on the world map'. Mr Iqbal met the founding members of the heavy metal band – formed in the city in 1968 – when they were presented with the freedom of Birmingham in June. He told the PA news agency: "He (Osbourne) was very important and he was a proud Brummie. He loved the city. He will be much missed, I think, and he was loved by so many people in the city. "I think he put Birmingham, and especially Aston, on the world map. He's done so much for the city and we honoured him with the freedom of the city as well, which we were grateful that he came (to) and received about six weeks ago.' The lord mayor also said he spoke to fans queueing up to sign a book of condolences, which was opened by a Birmingham museum hosting an exhibition dedicated to Ozzy.
