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Global News
8 hours ago
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- Global News
Ozzy Osbourne to be honoured with funeral procession in Birmingham, England
Ozzy Osbourne will be honoured with a funeral procession in his hometown of Birmingham, England. The rock icon, who died on July 22 at the age of 76, will ride through the streets of Birmingham in a hearse on Wednesday, July 30, according to the Birmingham City Council. 'The city of Birmingham is to pay its final respects to one of its most cherished cultural icons Ozzy Osbourne as his cortege and family visit Broad Street in the city that he loved,' city council announced in a press release on Tuesday. The hearse carrying Osbourne's body and accompanying vehicles will make their way down Broad Street from 1 p.m. local time to the Black Sabbath Bridge and bench, where thousands of fans have left heartfelt messages and tributes in recent days for the War Pigs singer. Story continues below advertisement The cortege will be accompanied by a live brass band performance — local musicians Bostin' Brass — a final musical moment to honour the legacy of Osbourne, according to the press release. The event is expected to draw large crowds of fans as they gather to say goodbye to 'the man who helped shape the global heavy metal genre and who proudly carried the spirit of Birmingham throughout his career, whilst allowing his family a chance to see the many memories of his loyal fans have left alongside flowers and tributes.' 6:36 Ozzy Osbourne was 'ground zero' for heavy metal: Musicians, fans mourn loss of Black Sabbath icon '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,' Coun. Zafar Iqbal, the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, said in a statement. Story continues below advertisement '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,' Iqbal added. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Birmingham City Council worked with partners over the weekend to coordinate the 'respectful and safe public event' in collaboration with the Osbourne family, 'who have kindly funded all of the associated costs.' For those unable to attend, there will be a livestream of the Black Sabbath bench online for viewing. 2:06 Remembering Ozzy Osbourne: 5 times he truly reigned as the Prince of Darkness Just over two weeks before his death, Osbourne delivered his last-ever live performance with the original lineup of Black Sabbath at Villa Park soccer stadium in their home city of Birmingham, central England, on July 5. Story continues below advertisement The singer sang from a black throne that rose up from under the stage. 'Let the madness begin!' he urged as he took the stage. Later, he paid tribute to fans. 'I don't know what to say, man, I've been laid up for like six years. You have no idea how I feel — thank you from the bottom of my heart,' the Crazy Train singer said. 'You're all … special. Let's go crazy, come on.' Osbourne performed several songs solo before being joined onstage for the first time in 20 years by Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Terence 'Geezer' Butler and Bill Ward. The band ended a short set with Paranoid, one of its most famous songs. On July 22, his family announced that Osbourne had died, saying, '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.' He is survived by his wife, Sharon, and his six children. 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… — Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) July 22, 2025
7NEWS
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Ozzy Osbourne's funeral details confirmed
Ozzy Osbourne will make one final trip through Birmingham in a 'dignified tribute' ahead of a private family funeral. The Black Sabbath legend and Freeman of the City of Birmingham passed away on July 22, at the age of 76, and fans will be able to line the streets of his home city to pay their respects on Wednesday, with the procession set to go by Black Sabbath Bridge on Broad Street. 'Ozzy was more than a music legend — he was a son of Birmingham,' Birmingham Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal said. '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.' Following the War Pigs rocker's death, fans in their droves laid flowers and notes at Black Sabbath Bridge and a live camera has been set up for those who are unable to get their person. Meanwhile, Osbourne's autobiography is set to be released in October. The tome will explore the ups and downs of Osbourne's life, including the cheating scandal that almost ended his marriage to wife Sharon Osbourne in 2016. 'This book was basically Ozzy's last confessions and contains a lot of passages about how he is sorry for the affair,' a source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper. 'As he was always brutally honest during his life, it's been decided not a word will be changed, even about painful times in his life and how his affair affected Sharon.' The 72-year-old TV star — who married Ozzy in 1982 — is expected to write a foreword to the book, which is titled Last Rites. 'Sharon is made of stern stuff and the publishers know she will want to leave her fingerprint on this book,' the source said. 'Writing its foreword will also be cathartic for her and act as a way of laying Ozzy to rest.'
The Advertiser
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Ozzy Osbourne funeral procession details confirmed
Ozzy Osbourne will make one final trip through Birmingham in a "dignified tribute" ahead of a private family funeral. The Black Sabbath legend and Freeman of the City of Birmingham passed away on July 22, at the age of 76, and fans will be able to line the streets of his home city to pay their respects on Wednesday, with the procession set to go by Black Sabbath Bridge on Broad Street. "Ozzy was more than a music legend - he was a son of Birmingham," Birmingham Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal said. "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." Following the War Pigs rocker's death, fans in their droves laid flowers and notes at Black Sabbath bridge and a live camera has been set up for those who are unable to get their person. Meanwhile, Osbourne's autobiography is set to be released in October. The tome will explore the ups and downs of Osbourne's life, including the cheating scandal that almost ended his marriage to wife Sharon Osbourne in 2016. "This book was basically Ozzy's last confessions and contains a lot of passages about how he is sorry for the affair," a source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper. "As he was always brutally honest during his life, it's been decided not a word will be changed, even about painful times in his life and how his affair affected Sharon." The 72-year-old TV star - who married Ozzy in 1982 - is expected to write a foreword to the book, which is titled Last Rites. "Sharon is made of stern stuff and the publishers know she will want to leave her fingerprint on this book," the source said. "Writing its foreword will also be cathartic for her and act as a way of laying Ozzy to rest." Ozzy Osbourne will make one final trip through Birmingham in a "dignified tribute" ahead of a private family funeral. The Black Sabbath legend and Freeman of the City of Birmingham passed away on July 22, at the age of 76, and fans will be able to line the streets of his home city to pay their respects on Wednesday, with the procession set to go by Black Sabbath Bridge on Broad Street. "Ozzy was more than a music legend - he was a son of Birmingham," Birmingham Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal said. "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." Following the War Pigs rocker's death, fans in their droves laid flowers and notes at Black Sabbath bridge and a live camera has been set up for those who are unable to get their person. Meanwhile, Osbourne's autobiography is set to be released in October. The tome will explore the ups and downs of Osbourne's life, including the cheating scandal that almost ended his marriage to wife Sharon Osbourne in 2016. "This book was basically Ozzy's last confessions and contains a lot of passages about how he is sorry for the affair," a source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper. "As he was always brutally honest during his life, it's been decided not a word will be changed, even about painful times in his life and how his affair affected Sharon." The 72-year-old TV star - who married Ozzy in 1982 - is expected to write a foreword to the book, which is titled Last Rites. "Sharon is made of stern stuff and the publishers know she will want to leave her fingerprint on this book," the source said. "Writing its foreword will also be cathartic for her and act as a way of laying Ozzy to rest." Ozzy Osbourne will make one final trip through Birmingham in a "dignified tribute" ahead of a private family funeral. The Black Sabbath legend and Freeman of the City of Birmingham passed away on July 22, at the age of 76, and fans will be able to line the streets of his home city to pay their respects on Wednesday, with the procession set to go by Black Sabbath Bridge on Broad Street. "Ozzy was more than a music legend - he was a son of Birmingham," Birmingham Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal said. "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." Following the War Pigs rocker's death, fans in their droves laid flowers and notes at Black Sabbath bridge and a live camera has been set up for those who are unable to get their person. Meanwhile, Osbourne's autobiography is set to be released in October. The tome will explore the ups and downs of Osbourne's life, including the cheating scandal that almost ended his marriage to wife Sharon Osbourne in 2016. "This book was basically Ozzy's last confessions and contains a lot of passages about how he is sorry for the affair," a source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper. "As he was always brutally honest during his life, it's been decided not a word will be changed, even about painful times in his life and how his affair affected Sharon." The 72-year-old TV star - who married Ozzy in 1982 - is expected to write a foreword to the book, which is titled Last Rites. "Sharon is made of stern stuff and the publishers know she will want to leave her fingerprint on this book," the source said. "Writing its foreword will also be cathartic for her and act as a way of laying Ozzy to rest." Ozzy Osbourne will make one final trip through Birmingham in a "dignified tribute" ahead of a private family funeral. The Black Sabbath legend and Freeman of the City of Birmingham passed away on July 22, at the age of 76, and fans will be able to line the streets of his home city to pay their respects on Wednesday, with the procession set to go by Black Sabbath Bridge on Broad Street. "Ozzy was more than a music legend - he was a son of Birmingham," Birmingham Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal said. "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." Following the War Pigs rocker's death, fans in their droves laid flowers and notes at Black Sabbath bridge and a live camera has been set up for those who are unable to get their person. Meanwhile, Osbourne's autobiography is set to be released in October. The tome will explore the ups and downs of Osbourne's life, including the cheating scandal that almost ended his marriage to wife Sharon Osbourne in 2016. "This book was basically Ozzy's last confessions and contains a lot of passages about how he is sorry for the affair," a source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper. "As he was always brutally honest during his life, it's been decided not a word will be changed, even about painful times in his life and how his affair affected Sharon." The 72-year-old TV star - who married Ozzy in 1982 - is expected to write a foreword to the book, which is titled Last Rites. "Sharon is made of stern stuff and the publishers know she will want to leave her fingerprint on this book," the source said. "Writing its foreword will also be cathartic for her and act as a way of laying Ozzy to rest."
Perth Now
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Ozzy Osbourne funeral procession details confirmed
Ozzy Osbourne will make one final trip through Birmingham in a "dignified tribute" ahead of a private family funeral. The Black Sabbath legend and Freeman of the City of Birmingham passed away on July 22, at the age of 76, and fans will be able to line the streets of his home city to pay their respects on Wednesday (30.07.25), with the procession set to go by Black Sabbath Bridge on Broad Street. The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal MBE, JP, 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." Following the War Pigs rocker's death, fans in their droves laid flowers and notes at Black Sabbath bridge and a live camera has been set up for those who are unable to get their person. News of Ozzy's death was confirmed by his family in a statement, which read: "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." Meanwhile, Ozzy's autobiography is set to be released in October. The upcoming tome will explore the ups and downs of Ozzy's life, including the cheating scandal that almost ended his marriage to wife Sharon Osbourne in 2016. A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "This book was basically Ozzy's last confessions and contains a lot of passages about how he is sorry for the affair. "As he was always brutally honest during his life, it's been decided not a word will be changed, even about painful times in his life and how his affair affected Sharon." The 72-year-old TV star - who married Ozzy in 1982 - is expected to write a foreword to the book, which is titled Last Rites. The source added: "Sharon is made of stern stuff and the publishers know she will want to leave her fingerprint on this book. Writing its foreword will also be cathartic for her and act as a way of laying Ozzy to rest."
Metro
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Ozzy Osbourne's funeral date confirmed with special fan tribute
The Prince of Darkness will be laid to rest in his home town of Birmingham tomorrow (July 30) with a special fan farewell. Ozzy Osbourne died aged 76 on July 22, after a long battle with Parkinson's and other health problems, although no official cause of death has been given. The family confirmed the news just weeks after his final show with Black Sabbath, at which his frailty shocked even his bandmates. His funeral is set to be held in Birmingham, with a special procession through the streets so fans can say their goodbyes to the legend. Ozzy's cortege will travel along Broad Street in the city centre from around 1pm on Wednesday, making its way towards Black Sabbath Bridge. The bridge has already become a tribute site for the War Pigs icon, with flowers and tributes left on the bench around Ozzy's picture. 'We're going to pay our last respects and homage to one of the greatest living legends of Birmingham,' said the Lord Mayor of Birmingham Zafar Iqbal. The procession will include music performed by local group Bostin' Brass as Ozzy makes one final trip through his hometown. The Lord Mayor continued: 'He put Birmingham on the map. He put Aston on the map.' More Trending Calling Ozzy a 'son of Birmingham', he added he was grateful the family had offered to pay for this final farewell for fans. The family will be in attendance, with a private funeral set to take place after the procession. Broad Street will be closed to traffic from 7am to allow crowds to gather, with buses and trams diverted throughout the day. The council said it was working 'at pace' to coordinate the event, with a live stream on Black Sabbath bench broadcasting online for those who cannot make it. 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: Plane declares mid-air emergency before landing on burst tyre at East Midlands Airport MORE: Rock band reschedule and cancel handful of shows to 'grieve' Ozzy Osbourne MORE: Sharon Osbourne to 'lay husband Ozzy to rest' with final poignant tribute
