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Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Ozzy Osbourne Funeral: How to watch The Osbournes online and see funeral procession date, route, start time and live performance
AP Ozzy Osbourne funeral procession date, route, start time and live performance information is here. Flowers are placed around the star for Ozzy Osbourne at the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Ozzy Osbourne funeral procession date, route, start time and live performance information is here. See how to watch The Osbournes online. Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of Black Sabbath and star of the reality show The Osbournes, died earlier this month. Fans are revisiting his life through the show, while the city of Birmingham prepares to honor him with a public procession before his private Osbournes, the family reality show that changed TV, is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. All four seasons can be viewed with a Prime subscription. A free trial is also available for new users. The show followed the Osbourne family — Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly, and Jack — in their Beverly Hills home. It captured the daily life of a heavy metal family, blending household issues with public fame. It became MTV's most-viewed show during its debut and won a Primetime Emmy Award in series aired from 2002 to 2005. It featured 52 episodes over four seasons. Scenes included Ozzy's struggles, Sharon's cancer diagnosis, and the family's daily challenges. Van Toffler, a former MTV executive, recalled how much of the show had to be censored due to strong language. Also Read: Has Andy Byron sued Coldplay yet? Here's how social media reacts to former Astronomer CEO legal plans Ozzy Osbourne died last Tuesday at the age of 76 after living with Parkinson's disease for several years. His funeral procession is scheduled for Wednesday in Birmingham, his home hearse will begin at Broad Street and pass by Black Sabbath Bridge and the Black Sabbath bench. These sites became memorials after his death, filled with tributes and flowers. The procession will begin at 1pm event is organized and funded by the Osbourne family. Sharon, Kelly, and Jack are expected to join the procession. The final family funeral will be private, and the location has not been revealed.A local brass band, Bostin Brass, will perform during the procession. Members of Black Sabbath and the musician Yungblud may also take part. Fans unable to attend in person can view a live stream from the Sabbath Lord Mayor, Zafar Iqbal, said the tribute is an important moment for the city. He said Osbourne 'put Aston on the map' and praised the late musician's connection to Birmingham. Also Read: EasyJet Mid-Flight Bomb Threat: Why did Abhay Nayak yell 'Allahu Akbar'? Passenger shouts 'Death to America'. This is what happened next Just two weeks before his death, Osbourne performed at Back to the Beginning, Black Sabbath's final concert. Held in Birmingham, it raised over £1 million for charities helping children and Parkinson's June, the city gave Osbourne and the band the Freedom of the City. His death came 17 days after the performance, drawing comparisons to David Bowie's passing shortly after releasing his final Museum and Art Gallery has opened a book of condolences for visitors. A special exhibit titled Ozzy Osbourne (1948–2025): Working Class Hero remains open to the council expects large crowds and will close roads from 7am. Fans are encouraged to arrive early. In a past interview, Osbourne said he wanted his funeral to be a celebration. 'Not a mope-fest,' he said. Where can I watch 'The Osbournes' online? All episodes of The Osbournes are available to stream with an Amazon Prime Video subscription or free trial. When and where is Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession? The public procession is on Wednesday at 1pm BST in Birmingham, starting from Broad Street and ending at the Black Sabbath bench.
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Irish producer of The Osbournes pays tribute to late trailblazer Ozzy
The Irish producer of The Osbournes Hit TV series has paid tribute to the late trailblazer Ozzy Osbourne who he has described as a 'down to earth man who loved the Irish.' The heavy metal pioneer died on Tuesday at the age of 76 just weeks after performing with Black Sabbath at a big farewell show in his hometown of Birmingham. A statement from the family said: "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.' Dubliner Marcus Fox won an Emmy for The Osbournes series which ran for three years on MTV from 2002 to 2005 and went on to become the biggest rating show on American TV at the time. He formed a close relationship with the family during that time and said Ozzy had a 'particular fondness for the Irish.' 'He was a very simple man, a really kind person, I was very sorry to hear he passed on,' said Mr Fox. 'He had a soft spot for the Irish; he loved to hang out with us in the shed at the back of his house. There were cameras rolling 24 hours a day, there was a day crew and night crew, and Ozzy would sneak out and have a can of Guinness with us. "He had so much time for the Irish, there were four Irish lads working on the show, he got on well with all of us. 'It seems to me, Ozzy held on to do his farewell gig and he meant it. 'He was very nice to crew, very easy to work with, easy going, not easy direct or produce, but easy going. 'Sharon his wife is the boss, she was very caring and protective of Ozzy, and family was family, she accepted his children from his first marriage into the family, she was very welcoming'. Ozzy's daughter Kelly Osbourne this week said she has lost her "best friend" following the death of her father. She had attended his last concert where she got engaged backstage to her long-term partner Sid Wilson from the band Slipknot. Marcus Fox who was living in the US at the time and had been working on the Anna Nicole Smith reality show, pitched the idea of a reality TV show to the Osbourne family to their agents. Dubliner Marcus Fox won an Emmy for the Osbourne series which ran for three years on MTV from 2002 to 2005 and went on to become the biggest rating show on American TV at the time. Picture: Marcus Fox 'Sharon was very interested in Anna Nicole Smith' said Marcus. 'She had this idea of interviewing her in a big bubble bath, but one show was on the channel E and the Osbournes was on MTV, and we would have loved to work with the two, but the networks wouldn't agree, so that never happened. They would do it in a heartbeat now. 'We went to the Osbournes with the idea of a reality show, they were interested. 'We met the family and then we did a pilot and then went on to make the show. 'It was the early 2000's but we got three seasons out of it, and then we did a couple of specials. We talked a few times about going back to another season, but it never happened. 'After that I did another show, Battle for Ozzfest,' said Mr Fox. Ozzfest was also a reality show aired on MTV in 2004 and saw eight bands 'battling' it out in a series of challenges to win a spot on the stage at the heavy metal festival, Ozzfest. Fox said he stayed in touch with the Osbournes and described Sharon and Ozzy as a 'couple very much in love'. 'I know they had tough times' he said. 'He met her through her father; he was on her dad's label. She went on to become his manager and they were just madly in love'. The couple made no secret of their challenges. They were married for four decades and during that time Ozzy battled with alcohol and drug addiction and became violent to Sharon before he was arrested for attempted murder. 'She stuck with him,' said Mr Fox. 'Love prevails and they were like two teenagers together; they were really in love'. He said Ozzy spent most of his days painting and lived a very simple life. He was incredibly talented, and his music was a soundtrack to many people's lives, he did around 19 albums and was a prolific song writer and a poet and an artist. He was always painting in the house. 'We had 24-hour coverage, with two shifts for the crew, night and day, you had to be prepared because the kids were only teenagers at the time, and they would often come in from a night out and you didn't want to miss that. 'Their house was really nice, but it wasn't a mansion or anything like that, it was a five-bedroom house in Beverley Hills, and we were there all the time. 'They have since moved away'. He said that Ozzy had crucifixes all over the house and they were used as 'doorknobs and handles.' 'They were all around the bath and toilet too,' he said. 'I don't know if he was religious, maybe it was beat into him growing up. 'I never went to church with him, but he did not have a lavish lifestyle, he had very simple needs and means, he didn't buy into all that. 'His son Louis who didn't want to appear on the show used to hang around with us, and he would go out with us for drinks. We introduced him to a girl on the crew called Lisa who was from Dublin, and they fell in love and got married. 'They are living in the UK now but were living in Ireland for years. 'Louis and his sister have a different mom to Sharon but that didn't matter to Sharon, she was very open." Marcus said he hopes to attend Ozzy's funeral to pay his respects. 'I would like to go, there hasn't been a memorial for him yet, the family is just in bits now over him. They all adored him'.
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ozzy Osbourne's Wife Sharon's First Reaction After Rock Legend's Death
Ozzy Osbourne gave his final performance just weeks before his passing, in a concert hosted by actor Jason Momoa. Leaving a complete void in the singing industry and fans' hearts, Ozzy Osbourne breathed his last on July 22 following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. The heavy metal legend and frontman of Black Sabbath passed away at the age of 76. His death was confirmed by his wife, Sharon Osbourne, and their children in a heartfelt joint family statement. '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," the statement read. 'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time," it added. Ozzy Osbourne Suffered From Parkinson's Disease The rocker publicly revealed his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2020, following a serious fall that prompted further medical investigations. In recent years, his health had deteriorated, leading to the cancellation of multiple tours. He gave his final performance just weeks before his passing, in a concert hosted by actor Jason Momoa. Tributes Poured In For Ozzy Osbourne Ever since the news of Ozzy's demise broke, tributes from fans and fellow musicians have poured in to honour the legendary rocker. His band Black Sabbath shared a simple message, 'Ozzy Forever." Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale also paid tribute on Instagram, calling Ozzy 'a great man—a true legend." 'RIP OZZY—a great man—a true legend," Gavin captioned a photo of himself with Ozzy on Instagram. 'I met Ozzy through Jack just a few times, but he was so warm and kind and funny, and I love that memory…sending much love to his family at this difficult time. Rest in power." Chiming into the comment section of the post, Sharon Osbourne simply wrote, 'Bless you." This marks Sharon's first public comment since announcing her husband's death. The 72-year-old Osbournes star expressed her gratitude for the outpouring of support in the days following his passing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gavin Rossdale (@gavinrossdale) Jason Momoa, who hosted Ozzy's final performance earlier this month, shared a touching photo with the late musician, writing, 'Love you @ozzyosbourne. So grateful. RIP." Calling him a 'true legend" and 'a huge trailblazer," fellow British performer Elton John also paid tribute to Ozzy, 'He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods. He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) Ozzy Osbourne is survived by his wife Sharon and their children Aimee, Kelly, and Jack, as well as children Jessica, Louis, and Elliot from his first marriage to Thelma Riley. About Ozzy Osbourne Ozzy, born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham, England, in 1948, rose to international fame in the early 1970s as the voice of Black Sabbath. The band, launched in 1968, redefined rock music with its dark, thunderous sound. Alongside bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, Osbourne formed Black Sabbath, with their self-titled debut album earning major commercial success. Before being known as Black Sabbath, the band performed under the name Earth. 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.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Osbournes: Former MTV boss reflects on the reality show's impact
Former MTV chief Van Toffler, who oversaw The Osbournes on the network, has reflected on the show's impact and Ozzy Osbourne's legacy.
Leader Live
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Leader readers pay touching tributes to Ozzy Osbourne
The heavy metal legend died aged 76 years old on Tuesday (July 22). He rose to prominence during the 1970's as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath. His theatrical stage presence, including once biting off the head of a bat, and styling himself as the Prince of Darkness, marked him out as a controversial figure. Just weeks ago, the legendary rocker told thousands of heavy metal enthusiasts at Villa Park – a stone's throw from where Black Sabbath was formed in 1968 – that it was 'so good to be on this stage' as he performed his last set from a large black throne. Leader readers have been getting in touch following Ozzy's death to share tributes and fond memories of watching him perform. Sam Lou said: "Very very sad news. Seen him twice, once as Sabbath 2016, second time as Ozzy 2018, both at Download Festival. I couldn't get tickets for the farewell concert, as hard as I tried. "That man battled and won with both drug and alcohol addiction. He was never a saint back then but he changed and that got my respect. He had Parkinson's disease, he saw Sharon battle cancer twice, and Jack has MS. My thoughts go out to the Osbournes tonight." Paul Walters added: "After the late great Lemmy, Ozzy was one of a kind. Regardless of what his life was like he undoubtedly did it his way. Now it's your time to rest Ozzy, I only got to see you once away in the day when you started your solo career and the late great Randy Rhodes was with you on tour. Will never forget it." Gareth Houghton told us: "A true legend, someone who changed the world." TOP STORIES TODAY Miriam Hall said: "Such sad news! Him and Sharon were so humorous together. Enjoyed their banter! Condolences to the family! RIP Ozzy." Trevor Coxon added: "I am glad he was able to get in one last performance at Villa Park. Appropriate really that that concert became his swan song. RIP Ozzie." Andy Lavelle said: "Two legends gone too soon and on the same day, Joey Jones and Ozzy Osbourne. R.I.P. to two Legends of my lifetime." Daz Squire told us: "What a legend. You have now gained you're own wings Prince of Darkness. Going to be greatly missed by many." Pete Ball said: "A great showman, such a shame."
