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Perth Now
22 minutes ago
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- Perth Now
Lzzy Hale recalls Ozzy Osbourne's 'emotional' farewell gig
Lzzy Hale relished being part of Ozzy Osbourne's final gig. The Black Sabbath frontman passed away on July 22, aged 76, and Lzzy still feels "emotional" when she thinks about the farewell gig at Villa Park in Birmingham. The 41-year-old Halestorm star told People: "There was a point when we were all clapping and crying, and he was trying to get out of that throne, trying to stand up. "That's the beauty of music. I bet you that he could fly in that moment. I think that this was exactly how he wanted to end that chapter." The Back to the Beginning show featured performances from likes of Yungblud and Metallica, and Lzzy now doubts whether the occasion could ever be replicated. She said: "Everybody's tearful and crying but [with] the biggest smiles on their faces. [Ozzy] was just hungry until the end. He was throwing it down, and we were like, 'Oh my god!' "Everybody was on the same page and everyone was there for the same reasons. I don't know if we'll ever experience anything like that again." Meanwhile, an insider recently revealed that Sharon Osbourne fought a behind-the-scenes battle with insurance companies ahead of Ozzy's last-ever gig. The iconic star - who was suffering from Parkinson's disease - was able to take to the stage for one final time at Villa Park in Birmingham, after Sharon struck a deal with insurers. A source told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: "It is heartbreaking to think about the stress that Ozzy and Sharon went through in those last few weeks. Ozzy had worked his a** off to get himself to a place where he could at least stand up and wave to fans. But for shows of that magnitude, if the artists do not meet the insurers' satisfaction of risk liability then the show doesn't go ahead. "With the Parkinson's and the walking issues, no insurance agent would agree to let Oz stand. So to overcome that, and not have a huge insurance premium on the charity show, they secured a deal to have him safely locked in his throne. It was a brilliant compromise. "It really speaks so much to Sharon's drive and focus to get it all pulled off, because of the liability issues. She was a miracle worker."
Daily Mail
5 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
The celebrity guest list at Ozzy Osbourne's homecoming funeral is revealed as Elton John leads A-listers set to offer condolences
Celebrities and fans will pay their final respects to Ozzy Osbourne on Wednesday as the rock icon returns to his home city for a procession ahead of his private funeral. The Black Sabbath frontman died last Tuesday at the age of 76 - just weeks after performing his final show with the band. Fans will be able to pay their final respects to Ozzy as his body is brought back to his home city for a procession. The star's hearse will make its way through Birmingham, travelling alongside his family to Broad Street from 1pm, the city council announced on Tuesday. Now the stars who will be paying their respects to the Prince of Darkness has been revealed, with Elton John leading the A-listers. A source told The Sun: 'His Sabbath bandmates, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler, will be there, along with James Hetfield from Metallica. 'Elton John is also hoping to join the family at the church. 'Sharon and his family have been so touched by messages they received not only from Ozzy's friends, but also his fans around the world.' Birmingham Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal said the city where Osbourne grew up will give him the 'farewell he deserves'. He said: 'Ozzy was more than a music legend - he was a son of Birmingham. 'Having recently been awarded the Freedom of the City and following his celebrated appearance at the Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park earlier this month, it was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of a private family funeral. We know how much this moment will mean to his fans. 'We're proud to host it here with his loving family in the place where it all began, and we are grateful that they have generously offered to pay to enable this to happen and support the city is giving him the farewell he deserves.' The city council said it had worked 'at pace' to co-ordinate a respectful and safe public event in co-ordination with the Osbourne family ahead of a private funeral. Broad Street will be closed to traffic from 7am and buses and trams will be diverted. Ozzy previously revealed he didn't want his funeral to be a sad occasion but a time to say 'thanks'. 'There'll be no harping on the bad times,' he told The Times back in 2011. 'It's worth remembering that a lot of people see nothing but misery their whole lives, so by any measure, most of us in this country — especially rock stars like me — are very lucky. 'That's why I don't want my funeral to be sad, I want it to be a time to say ''thanks''.' Ozzy insisted he wanted it to be a celebration rather than a 'mope-fest' and that he didn't care what music was played as long as it made his loved ones happy. '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,' he quipped. However, in another interview a few years later, Ozzy narrowed down his song choice to A Day In The Life by The Beatles. Ozzy has previously credited The Beatles for inspiring him to become a musician himself, revealing he became an avid fan after hearing their 1964 hit She Loves You. When asked about his funeral song, Ozzy insisted he would want a Beatles number being played rather than any of his own music on the day. 'I really need a few more years to think this over, but probably something from 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band or Revolver,' he told NME in 2016. 'I definitely don't want my f**king greatest hits album - I never ever play that thing, I'm f**king embarrassed about it. And I definitely don't want a f**king happy song - I'm dead.' Ozzy's hearse will be accompanied by musicians Bostin' Brass and will stop at the Black Sabbath bridge and bench, where thousands of fans have been gathering since the heavy metal icon died last week aged 76 to leave flowers and tributes. The funeral is expected to draw huge crowds as fans gather to say goodbye to the pioneer of heavy metal, giving his family an opportunity to see the memories and tributes left by those who loved him. The rock star died last Tuesday morning with his family confirming the news in a 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,' they shared. '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.' He is survived by his wife Sharon and his six children. He shares three kids - Aimee, 41, Kelly, 41, and Jack, 40, with Sharon. Ozzy also welcomed two children - Jessica and Louis - from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, while he also adopted her son Elliot from her previous relationship. The musician had undergone seven surgeries in the past five years, including a fourth spinal operation in 2023, and had been battling Parkinson's disease since 2003.
Daily Mail
5 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Ozzy Osbourne's rarely-seen daughter Aimee 'will appear alongside her family in documentary about the metal star in emotional on-screen tribute'
Aimee Osbourne will reportedly appear in a documentary about her rocker father Ozzy following his death aged 76. Ozzy had been filming a feature-length documentary for Paramount Plus, called Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now, before his death on July 22. The special, which had been filming for several months, is believed to airing later this year and Ozzy's famous family will appear in the release. According to The Sun, Ozzy's rarely-seen daughter Aimee, 41, will also feature in the documentary alongside her mother Sharon and siblings Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39. A TV insider told the publication: 'Aimee never wanted to be in the spotlight, she was never comfortable with the attention. 'However, she believed the documentary about her father's life was a fitting way to break cover, as the special has a deep and emotive angle.' It will also feature appearances from other major stars including his Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, and other rock legends. Aimee has lived away from the limelight and never appeared on their reality TV show, The Osbournes, in the 00s, instead choosing to move out of the family home at 16. But Aimee has followed in her father's musical footsteps behind the scenes and works as a singer, promoting her ventures on her Instagram page. Ozzy also has two other children - Jessica and Louis - from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, while he also adopted her son Elliot from her previous relationship. Daily Mail has contacted The Osbournes' representatives for comment. The upcoming documentary will follow Ozzy's health battles as well as the lead-up to his farewell show at Villa Park, which took place just weeks before his death. Ozzy had undergone seven surgeries in the past five years, including a fourth spinal operation in 2023, and had been battling Parkinson's disease since 2003. In February, Sharon said of the documentary: 'This film is an honest account of what has happened to Ozzy during the last few years. Aimee has followed in her father's musical footsteps behind the scenes and works as a singer, promoting her ventures on her Instagram page 'It shows how hard things have been for him and the courage he has shown while dealing with a number of serious health issues, including Parkinson's. 'It's about the reality of his life now. We have worked with a production team we trust and have allowed them the freedom to tell the story openly. 'We hope that story will inspire people that are facing similar issues to Ozzy.' Before his death, Ozzy had also penned a memoir, titled Last Rites, chronicling his life and career, and it is expected to hit shelves in October of this year. Ozzy performed at his last ever concert on July 5 in his native Birmingham, reuniting with his Black Sabbath bandmates on stage for the first time since 2005. Though it marked his retirement from live performing, he had planned to continue recording new music and was eyeing up releasing a new album later in the year. However, Ozzy heartbreakingly died before he was able to do so, with his family announcing his death on July 22, sending the music world into mourning. '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,' they shared. '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.'
The Irish Sun
6 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Ozzy Osbourne's funeral guest list revealed with Elton John among A-listers joining family service after fans' tribute
OZZY Osbourne's Black Sabbath bandmates and Sir Elton John will attend his funeral tomorrow. The singer, who Advertisement 6 Ozzy will be laid to rest in the grounds of his home Credit: Ross Halfin 6 Tributes to Ozzy in his hometown of Birmingham Credit: Alamy 6 The route for Ozzy's funeral cortege His funeral cortege through Birmingham today will allow fans to pay their respects. Wife Sharon and children Jack, 39, A source said: 'Sharon and the family want to celebrate Ozzy's life with his fans, with plans for the cortege to travel through Birmingham. 'Tomorrow they will have a closed service at a church in Gerrards Cross, Bucks. Advertisement read more on ozzy osbourne "Singer 'His Sabbath bandmates, ' 'Sharon and his family have been so touched by messages they received not only from Ozzy's friends, but also his fans around the world.' Advertisement Most read in Celebrity After his death, Elton called Ozzy a 'dear friend' who 'secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods.' Thousands will line Broad Street in Birmingham from 1pm as they travel to the Black Sabbath bridge. Ozzy Osbourne is seen in touching final video having breakfast with his family just two days before his death A live stream of the road is continuing, so fans unable to travel can watch as the hearse passes by. Advertisement Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal said: 'Ozzy was more than a music legend — he was a son of Birmingham. 'Having recently been awarded the Freedom of the City and following his celebrated appearance at the 'We're proud to host it here with his loving family, and we are grateful they have generously offered to pay to enable this to happen.' 6 Yungblud will give a reading at the private family service Credit: Getty Advertisement 6 James Hetfield from Metallica will also attend the family service Credit: Getty 6 Ozzy with Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler Credit: Getty Brum airport plans tribute By Alex West BIRMINGHAM Airport is planning a tribute amid calls to change its name to Ozzy Osbourne International. A petition backed by more than 50,000 people calls for the switch after the Brummie singer's death last week. The airport said it would put up artwork in its terminal, saying: 'Ozzy is an inspiration to so many.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Ozzy Osbourne's funeral guest list revealed with Elton John among A-listers joining family service after fans' tribute
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OZZY Osbourne's Black Sabbath bandmates and Sir Elton John will attend his funeral tomorrow. The singer, who died last Tuesday aged 76, will be laid to rest in the grounds of his home, family friends say. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Ozzy will be laid to rest in the grounds of his home Credit: Ross Halfin 6 Tributes to Ozzy in his hometown of Birmingham Credit: Alamy 6 The route for Ozzy's funeral cortege His funeral cortege through Birmingham today will allow fans to pay their respects. Wife Sharon and children Jack, 39, Kelly, 40, Aimee, 41, and Louis, 50, who is Ozzy's son from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, will travel in cars behind the hearse. A source said: 'Sharon and the family want to celebrate Ozzy's life with his fans, with plans for the cortege to travel through Birmingham. 'Tomorrow they will have a closed service at a church in Gerrards Cross, Bucks. "Singer Yungblud, who became close with Ozzy in recent years, is going to give a reading. 'His Sabbath bandmates, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler, will be there, along with James Hetfield from Metallica. 'Elton John is also hoping to join the family at the church. 'Sharon and his family have been so touched by messages they received not only from Ozzy's friends, but also his fans around the world.' After his death, Elton called Ozzy a 'dear friend' who 'secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods.' Thousands will line Broad Street in Birmingham from 1pm as they travel to the Black Sabbath bridge. Ozzy Osbourne is seen in touching final video having breakfast with his family just two days before his death A live stream of the road is continuing, so fans unable to travel can watch as the hearse passes by. The cortege will be accompanied by a brass band performance from Birmingham musicians Bostin' Brass. Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal said: 'Ozzy was more than a music legend — he was a son of Birmingham. 'Having recently been awarded the Freedom of the City and following his celebrated appearance at the Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park earlier this month, it was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute. 'We're proud to host it here with his loving family, and we are grateful they have generously offered to pay to enable this to happen.' 6 Yungblud will give a reading at the private family service Credit: Getty 6 James Hetfield from Metallica will also attend the family service Credit: Getty 6 Ozzy with Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler Credit: Getty Brum airport plans tribute By Alex West BIRMINGHAM Airport is planning a tribute amid calls to change its name to Ozzy Osbourne International. A petition backed by more than 50,000 people calls for the switch after the Brummie singer's death last week. The airport said it would put up artwork in its terminal, saying: 'Ozzy is an inspiration to so many.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
