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Metro
7 minutes ago
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Sharon Osbourne makes heartbreaking hidden tribute to Ozzy at his funeral
Sharon Osbourne made a poignant tribute to late husband Ozzy Osbourne during his emotional funeral procession in Birmingham yesterday. Last week the musician – real name John Osbourne – died aged 76 following a long battle with Parkinson's and other health problems. No official cause of death has been given. On Wednesday, ahead of the Black Sabbath frontman's funeral today, the Osbourne family drove through the streets of his home city as fans lined the streets to honour the Prince of Darkness. In hugely emotional scenes Sharon and her children – Aimee 41, Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39, as well as their partners and children – got out of their cars at Black Sabbath bridge and bench on Broad Street to see the thousands of messages and tributes left by fans. Former X Factor judge Sharon, 72, was seen sobbing while comforted by her children, who were also in tears. They stayed there for about five minutes and waved to the crowd, who chanted 'Ozzy'. Aside from the initial statement from the family announcing Osbourne's death, Sharon is yet to comment publicly following the loss of her husband of 43 years. However, during the procession, Sharon commemorated her husband by wearing his wedding ring. When waving to the crowd, she was photographed wearing two gold necklaces – with the longer one having a thick gold ring featuring a row of diamonds on it. Many fans clocked on to the tribute quickly, with user Digital Gal posting on X: 'Sharon Osbourne wearing Ozzy's wedding ring on a chain around her neck at his funeral is absolutely heartbreaking.' 'Sharon Osbourne wearing Ozzy's wedding ring in a chain around her neck while mourning him. We love you Shaz,' Tish shared. 'Seeing Sharon wear Ozzy's ring on a necklace…completely wrecked me,' Gina added. The distinctive piece of jewellery is believed to be Ozzy's wedding band, with the musician regularly photographed wearing it in recent years. It's been reported he has been wearing the ring since they renewed their vows in 2017. Sharon was initially Ozzy's manager, going on to marry him in 1982. The couple shared three children, while he also had daughter Jessica and son Louis with first wife Thelma Riley and adopted her son Elliot from a previous relationship. Yesterday the rest of the family also honoured Osbourne with subtle tributes. Kelly was seen wearing a pair of her father's sunglasses, while Jack wore a small silver cross pin on the end of his tie – a reference to Ozzy's signature pendant. Aimee pinned a bat brooch to her blazer while Louis wore a purple tie featuring a skull and crossbones. Sharon and Ozzy married on July 4, 1982, in Maui, Hawaii, but renewed their vows twice throughout their decades-long marriage. The first renewal ceremony was shown on their MTV reality show The Osbournes, in an episode titled, My Big Fat Jewish Wedding which aired in 2003. At the time she said: 'My darling Ozzy, for 20 years you've been my life partner. We've shared joys, sorrows, triumph and tragedy, and every day with you in my life is a blessing beyond my wildest dreams.' More Trending They renewed their vows again in 2017 at a 'family get-together at a hotel'. Osbourne once spoke about plans for his funeral, saying he wanted it to be a celebration and not a 'mope-fest'. After yesterday's public tribute to the musician, there will be a private closed service specifically for loved ones at a church in Gerrards Cross, Bucks today. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The Osbournes 'changed TV forever' and no reality show will ever compete MORE: Ozzy Osbourne's funeral date confirmed with special fan tribute MORE: Geezer Butler wasn't prepared to see how 'frail' Ozzy Osbourne was at final show
Yahoo
24 minutes ago
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Jack Osbourne's Ex Lisa Stelly Pays Tribute To ‘Papa' Ozzy With Rare Family Photos
Ozzy Osbourne's former daughter-in-law, Lisa Stelly, paid tribute to him following his death at the age of 76. On July 24, the ex-wife of Jack Osbourne posted photos to Instagram as she recalled happy times with the late Black Sabbath legend. Stelly, 38, shared rare pictures and video clips of Osbourne with his grandchildren, including a photo of him kissing one of his grandchildren, holding one of them while on a plane, and carrying one child on his shoulders. 'The world got Ozzy. We got Papa,' Stelly captioned the poignant post. 'One of one. Larger than life. It hurts to say goodbye, but what a gift it was to have him. We will never stop missing you." Stelly was married to Osbourne's son, Jack, from 2012 to 2019 and shares three children, Pearl, 13, Andy, 10, and Minnie, 7, with him. Jack, 39, married Aree Gearhart in 2023 and has a fourth daughter, Maple, with her. The family tribute came as Osbourne's daughter, Kelly, remembered her dad by sharing lyrics from the 1972 Black Sabbath song "Changes.' Kelly and her dad recorded the song as a duet in 2003. "I feel unhappy I am so sad, I lost the best friend I ever had 💔" Kelly, 40, wrote on her Instagram stories on July 24. Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22, just 17 days after performing his historic farewell concert, Back to The Beginning. His family shared the news of his death on Instagram, captioning a photo of the rock legend at his final show with, '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."Jack Osbourne's Ex Lisa Stelly Pays Tribute To 'Papa' Ozzy With Rare Family Photos first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 25, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
25 minutes ago
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Ozzy Osbourne Wanted 1 Song Played at His Funeral
Ozzy Osbourne once revealed the one song he wanted to be played at his funeral. In a 2016 blog for NME, the Black Sabbath legend named the Beatles classic 'A Day In The Life' as his one request for his future funeral. 'I really need a few more years to think this over, but probably something from Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band or Revolver.' Osbourne wrote at the time. 'I definitely don't want my f---ing greatest hits album – I never ever play that thing, I'm f---ing embarrassed about it. And I definitely don't want a f---ing happy song – I'm dead.' He then selected the John Lennon/Paul McCartney-penned 'A Day in the Life.' Osbourne previously said the closing track on the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album took him 'back to a magical time in [his] life,' per American Songwriter. Osbourne was a lifelong fan of the Beatles after first hearing their 1963 breakthrough Beatlemania hit, 'She Loves You.' 'This is the one that sucked me in,' he told Rolling Stone. 'I was a 14-year-old kid with this blue transistor radio. I heard 'She Loves You,' and it floored me. It was as if you knew all the colors in the world. Then someone shows you a brand-new color, and you go, 'F---in' hell, man.'' Aside from the Beatles. Osbourne didn't have any other preferences for his funeral playlist. In 2021, he told The Sunday Times, 'I honestly don't care what they play at my funeral. They can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle, and We Are the Diddymen if it makes 'em happy.' On July 30, Osbourne's life will be remembered with a funeral procession in his hometown of Birmingham, England, a Facebook post from the city council announced. Local brass band Bostin Brass will accompany a procession down Birmingham's Broad Street, which will end at the Black Sabbath Bridge and Bench tourist attraction, The New York Times reported. Osbourne died on July 22 at age 76, less than three weeks after performing his farewell show with Black Sabbath at Villa Park in Aston, Osbourne Wanted 1 Song Played at His Funeral first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 30, 2025
Daily Mirror
an hour ago
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- Daily Mirror
Celine Dion reveals surprise connection to Ozzy Osbourne as she shares heartfelt tribute
Celine Dion has been left 'deeply saddened' by the death of Ozzy Osbourne and has reveaeld how they knew each other at a time when their careers were so different. Celine Dion has been left 'deeply saddened' by the death of Ozzy Osbourne. The Black Sabbath icon died last week at the age of 76 following a number of health issues and his funeral procession will take place in his hometown of Birmingham on Wednesday afternoon. And the My Heart Will Go On songstress, 57, took to social media to pay tribute as she recalled a time that even though their music was placed in very different genres, there was a time when they were signed to the same record label and she developed a deep 'admiration' for his work. She wrote on Instagram: "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." It comes as several other music stars including Sir Elton John, Lulu and members of Metallica offered their own condolences following Ozzy's passing. Ozzy was followed by his family - including wife Sharon - in the special procession that was accompanied by a live brass band, Bostin' Brass. The procession passed by Black Sabbath bridge and bench, where floral tributes were laid out in their hundreds for the music icon. Sharon and her three children with Ozzy - Aimee, Kelly and Jack - left the car to pay lay flowers at the bridge, showing their subtle nods to the star with their choices of outfits and accessories. In heartbreaking scenes, Sharon broke down in tears as she grieved the loss of her beloved Ozzy. Kelly and Jack stayed by her side as they comforted their mum. The procession took place from 1pm, with Broad Street closed to traffic from 7am. Ozzy's family are covering the costs, with the council helping with the road closure. He was "desperate to come home" in recent years following his Parkinson's diagnosis, and Ozzy made it back to England before his death. The poignant message above the statement announcing his death read "Birmingham, England July 22, 2025" - revealing that Ozzy made it back home for one last time. Following the funeral, several other A-Listers spoke out amid their grief for the late rock star. Long after the crowds had disappeared, David Beckham took to his Instagram Stories to upload kind words for the Prince of Darkness. Alongside an image of Ozzy at his final gig at Villa Park just weeks ago, Beckham wrote: "When Ozzy smiled we all smiled.. Such a kind, generous and caring man Ozzy was and will always be. " Prior to Ozzy's send off in Birmingham, Metallica star Rob Trujillo paid a moving tribute to the rocker. He explained how he was sad, but confirmed that he would be attending the funeral of Ozzy. He said on Instagram: "Ozzy was the conduit for so many new relationships both creative collaborations and real, lasting friendships." And after calling the Prince of Darkness the "gateway", he said: "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. "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." News of Ozzy's death broke on just over a week ago, and it came after a number of health woes for the legendary music star.
Daily Maverick
an hour ago
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- Daily Maverick
The incredible impact of Ozzy Osbourne, from Black Sabbath to Ozzfest to 30 years of retirement tours
Just weeks after a farewell tribute concert, one of the true originals of rock and heavy metal has died. Ozzy Osbourne, the 'prince of darkness' and godfather of heavy metal, has died aged 76, just weeks after he reunited with Black Sabbath bandmates for a farewell concert in his hometown of Birmingham in England. His family posted a brief message overnight: '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.' John Michael Osbourne changed the sound of rock music and leaves behind a stellar career spanning six decades, numerous Grammy awards, multiple hall of fame inductions – and a wave of controversy. An agent of change In 1969, from the ashes of various bands, Geezer Butler (bass), Tony Iommi (guitar), Bill Ward (drums) and Osbourne formed the band Earth. Realising the name was taken, they quickly changed their name to Black Sabbath, an homage to the 1963 Italian horror anthology film. With the Summer of Love a recent memory, Black Sabbath were part of a heavy music revolution, providing an antidote to the free-loving hippies of the late 60s period. Despite making their first two albums cheaply, Black Sabbath, released in February 1970, and Paranoid, released in September that same year, they were a global success. Their approach was laden with sarcasm and irony. American audiences mistook this for satanic worship, positioning them as outsiders (albeit popular ones). After Black Sabbath's early successes, they were managed by the notorious Don Arden, whose daughter Sharon Levy was the receptionist. More than any musical bond, Osbourne had in his life, Sharon would be the most influential character throughout his life. Osbourne recorded eight albums with Black Sabbath (some to critical acclaim) and was then kicked out (by Sharon) due to his troubles with drugs and alcohol. Ozzy solo Osbourne's solo career has always been managed by Sharon. While recording his second solo album, Diary of a Madman, guitarist Rhodes died in a tragic light plane crash. Osbourne was close to Rhodes and fell into a deep depression after never having lost someone so close. Sharon and Osbourne married only months after this incident. His struggle with drug use did not stop him from making further solo records alongside various guitar players, continuing with moderate success throughout his career. On the road, Osbourne put John Farnham's last tour trope to shame. He held his last ever gig more times than one can count with names like No More Tours (1992–93), Retirement Sucks (1995–96) and No More Tours 2 (2018–19). This lament for touring led to the most successful era of Osbourne's career. After being rejected for the 1995 Lollapalooza festival bill, Sharon (and their son Jack) started Ozzfest; initially an annual two-day multiband festival headlined by Osbourne, held in Phoenix, Arizona, and Devore, California. Subsequently becoming a national – and then international – tour, Ozzfest led to a successful partnership with MTV, which led to the reality TV show The Osbournes premiering in 2002. Here, his previous and ongoing battle with drugs was obvious, proudly on display – and ridiculed – to huge global audiences. The spectacle of a rich rockstar and his family featured a constant barrage of swearing, battles with lavish TV remotes, canine therapy, never-ending chaos, and Osbourne constantly yelling ' Sharrrooon ' like a twisted maniacal loop of A Streetcar Named Desire. Struggles and controversies Osbourne suffered multiple health conditions over the years, rarely concealing the state of his physical or mental well-being. Notably he's struggled with drug and alcohol abuse his whole career, with drug recovery centres using Osbourne as an exemplar. In 2007, he disclosed he suffered from the Parkinson's adjacent condition Parkinsonian syndrome. In 2019, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. This resulted in him being unable to walk for his final Back to the Beginning show in Birmingham on July 5 2025. And Osbourne's career had more than its fair share of controversy. He bit the head off a dove and a bat (celebrated with a commemorative toy), and urinated on the Alamo cenotaph. He was taken to court multiple times, but was never convicted. Ozzy and me As a white middle-class boy growing up in the Brisbane suburbs in the 80s, heavy metal music appealed to my testosterone and pimple-filled body. Exploring the secondhand record shops of Brisbane, I would've bought my first copy of Black Sabbath around 1985. The sound of thunder and a distant church bell before the first drop-D riff enters seemed like the antithesis to sunny Queensland and 80s pop. As my life became obsessed with the recording studio and the vociferous music scene in Brisbane in the post-Joh era, those drop-D riffs influenced a new style that swept the world in the early 90s. Osbourne's influence was huge, and through grunge, his sound was reborn. Grunge was a marriage of the Sabbath-like drop-D riffs with the energy of punk and the melody of the Beatles. Listening to Black Sabbath and Ozzy records equipped me with a sonic palette ready to capture the wave of alternative music emerging from the Brisbane scene. While Ozzy's death is no surprise (except for those who never thought he'd last this long), we should take pause and remember an icon with endless energy for entertaining, a passion for music, and changing the expectations of popular culture for more than 50 years. DM
