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The Sun
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
My heart ached to see Ozzy Osbourne's children standing shoulder to shoulder in the city he made so proud
TO the sound of the fantastic Bostin Brass Band, Ozzy's cortege passed slowly along Broad Street in Birmingham. Along with the bursts of applause from the thousands of devoted fans who had lined up to say goodbye, the procession was everything Ozzy would have wanted. 3 3 This day was, as he had hoped, a celebration of his life and his legacy. His heart however, I know, would have broken to see his wife Sharon, held up by her son Jack, breaking down in tears in front of the sea of flowers that had been laid for him at the Black Sabbath bridge. Those close enough to Sharon shouted out to her and applauded in a small gesture of support. Yesterday was no doubt one of the most difficult days of Sharon's life. My heart ached as I saw Jack, Aimee, Kelly, and Louis standing shoulder to shoulder in the city their father made so proud. Losing your husband, your father, is difficult enough. Sharing that grief, although they wanted to, would have been incredibly hard. Wednesday's procession was the first of two fitting farewells to the Prince of Darkness who would have no doubt made a joke about all the fuss. As Ozzy himself said, there was no such thing as death for him. 'I will retire when I hear the nail go in the box and then I will do an encore,' he joked last year. 'I am the Prince of Darkness.' Today Sharon, their children, and Ozzy's closest friends will gather at a church in Gerrards Cross to say their final goodbyes to the pioneer of heavy metal music. Ozzy, I have been told, will then be laid to rest in the family's Buckinghamshire home where he made so many happy memories. The pain of his loss will never go away for those closest to him and for the fans who held him up as an icon. But with his music, Ozzy's legacy will continue to inspire and delight generations to come. 3
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Luis Diaz Shares Emotional Farewell Message After Sealing Move to Bayern Munich
Luis Diaz Bids Emotional Farewell to Liverpool With Poignant Message Departure Marked by Genuine Emotion As Liverpool began their pre-season preparations in Yokohama, a message from 5,900 miles away brought a wave of emotion to the fanbase. Luis Diaz, now officially a Bayern Munich player following his £65.5 million transfer, used the moment to say goodbye in a message that echoed with sincerity and heart. Posting on Instagram just as Arne Slot's side were stepping onto the pitch in Japan, the Colombian international offered words that resonated with everyone connected to the club. His farewell was not scripted nor manufactured. It was the expression of a player who fully embraced Liverpool and its people. 'Three-years-and-a-half that I'll treasure forever. I arrived with all the dreams in the world, and I am leaving proud of everything we achieved together,' he wrote. Photo: IMAGO Legacy Built on Commitment and Class Signed from Porto in January 2022, Diaz swiftly became one of Liverpool's most reliable performers. He lifted the League Cup, FA Cup and most recently, the Premier League, under new manager Arne Slot. His tally of 17 goals in 2024/25 underlined both his productivity and importance, even as competition on the left wing intensified. There were stretches where Cody Gakpo was preferred, but Diaz never withdrew. Instead, he remained the embodiment of commitment, energy and flair. His departure was always going to feel significant, but it is his final words that truly underline what he meant to the club. Farewell Carries Tribute to Jota In a particularly moving moment, Diaz honoured former teammate Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away earlier this year. His tribute offered a glimpse into the deep bonds that existed within the squad. 'It would have been the perfect goodbye if we hadn't lost one of ours in such a tragic way,' Diaz wrote. 'As I said, and I repeat, I carry everyone with me in my heart, but one of them in particular: Diogo. I will never forget him. We will never forget him.' That sentiment will not be lost on the Liverpool dressing room or supporters. Diaz's message reinforces that football is far more than contracts and transfers. It is about people, connection and memory. Instagram: @luisdiaz19_ What Comes Next for Club and Player With Hugo Ekitike now part of Liverpool's squad and further interest in signing Alexander Isak, the competition for attacking places was always likely to increase. The timing of Diaz's departure, then, is as practical as it is emotional. Yet it does not make it any easier to accept. The player who arrived with ambition now leaves with medals and memories, not just for himself but for those he played alongside. Now in Bavaria, Diaz starts a new chapter with Bayern Munich. But his parting words will remain etched in Liverpool's modern story. His humility, empathy and passion made him a favourite. His farewell message confirms he will be remembered with affection and respect.
The Independent
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Ozzy Osbourne's family join fans in Birmingham for an emotional farewell
Ozzy Osbourne's family joined fans in paying an emotional farewell to the heavy metal star during a procession in Birmingham. Sharon Osbourne, who was married to the musician for more than four decades, became emotional as she stepped out of a car to view the hundreds of floral tributes and balloons laid around the Black Sabbath bench. The former X Factor judge, 72, was helped out of the first vehicle in the cortege by her and Ozzy's son Jack, who joined her at the event along with their daughters Aimee and Kelly – who all raised their hands in a peace sign while paying their respects. The family members wiped away tears at the bench as they inspected tributes, with members of the crowd shouting 'we love you Ozzy'. Sharon and her children carried a pink rose, wrapped in black paper tied with a purple ribbon, that they laid on top of the many other floral tributes that sat next to a poster of the star, which said 'Birmingham will always love you'. Sharon kissed the flower she was holding before laying it in the middle of the tributes. The hearse carrying Osbourne's coffin passed the star's childhood home in Lodge Road, Aston, at about 12.45pm on Wednesday on its route into Birmingham city centre. Flowers were placed outside the terraced property, close to Villa Park, while the owners of the house put up a picture of Osbourne in the front bay window. The Jaguar hearse and six Mercedes funeral cars, accompanied by police motorcycle riders and a police car, drove slowly along the street on Lodge Road, watched by a handful of fans and the current owner of the house. The hearse, adorned with purple flowers spelling out 'Ozzy' and a cross on its roof, then made its way down Broad Street before stopping at the Black Sabbath bench. Musicians from Bostin Brass played Black Sabbath songs to accompany the cortege, and fans threw flowers at the hearse while it slowly passed through the city. Fans also left tributes outside a mural on Navigation Street, which was created ahead of the Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park, which took place a few weeks ago. Dianne Powell, from Cannock in Staffordshire, laid flowers at the Black Sabbath Bridge after Osbourne's hearse had left. She told the PA news agency: 'It was crammed in the crowd but really emotional. It's just very sad, I watched him a lot on the TV. 'It was very special to be here. There will never be another Ozzy Osbourne.' Speaking after Osbourne's hearse left the bridge, John Cahill, from Birmingham, said it was 'an emotional day for a lot of people from around the world'. He said: 'I've liked Ozzy all my life and when I heard of his passing, as you can see here, it's just touched everybody's heart. 'I just had to be here today. It's been a very emotional day, I did get emotional, I think everybody has.' Lord Mayor of Birmingham Zafar Iqbal hugged Sharon when she arrived at the Black Sabbath bench. He told PA: 'It was incredibly emotional for me to see her and the family. They are such a loving family and you can see how loving they are.' Osbourne and his Black Sabbath bandmates – Terence 'Geezer' Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward – were recently given the freedom of the city of Birmingham, which recognises people's exceptional service to the city. The group, which formed in 1968, is widely credited with defining and popularising the sound of heavy metal. Osbourne, who also had a successful solo career, found a new legion of fans when he appeared in the 2000s reality TV series The Osbournes, starring alongside his wife Sharon and two youngest children, Kelly and Jack. The music star, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, performed his last gig on July 5 in a concert that also saw performances from the likes of Anthrax, Metallica and Guns N' Roses. Osbourne died just over two weeks after Black Sabbath were reunited barely two miles from where they first played together more than 50 years ago.
BreakingNews.ie
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Ozzy Osbourne's family join fans in Birmingham for an emotional farewell
Ozzy Osbourne's family joined fans in paying an emotional farewell to the heavy metal star during a procession in Birmingham. Sharon Osbourne, who was married to the musician for more than four decades, became emotional as she stepped out of a car to view the hundreds of floral tributes and balloons laid around the Black Sabbath bench. Advertisement The former X Factor judge, 72, was helped out of the first vehicle in the cortege by her and Ozzy's son Jack, who joined her at the event along with their daughters Aimee and Kelly, who all raised their hands in a peace sign while paying their respects. The family members wiped away tears at the bench as they inspected tributes, with members of the crowd shouting 'we love you Ozzy'. Sharon and her children carried a pink rose, wrapped in black paper tied with a purple ribbon, that they laid on top of the many other floral tributes that sat next to a poster of the star, which said 'Birmingham will always love you'. Sharon kissed the flower she was holding before laying it in the middle of the tributes. Advertisement Sharon Osbourne lays flowers and views the messages and floral tributes left at the Black Sabbath Bridge bench on Broad Street in Birmingham (Jacob King/PA) The hearse carrying Osbourne's coffin passed the star's childhood home in Lodge Road, Aston, at about 12.45pm on Wednesday on its route into Birmingham city centre. Flowers were placed outside the terraced property, close to Villa Park, while the owners of the house put up a picture of Osbourne in the front bay window. The Jaguar hearse and six Mercedes funeral cars, accompanied by police motorcycle riders and a police car, drove slowly along the street on Lodge Road, watched by a handful of fans and the current owner of the house. The hearse, adorned with purple flowers spelling out 'Ozzy' and a cross on its roof, then made its way down Broad Street before stopping at the Black Sabbath bench. Advertisement Ozzy Osbourne's coffin and cortege passing his childhood home in Lodge Road, Aston (Matthew Cooper/PA) Musicians from Bostin Brass played Black Sabbath songs to accompany the cortege, and fans threw flowers at the hearse while it slowly passed through the city. Fans also left tributes outside a mural on Navigation Street, which was created ahead of the Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park, which took place a few weeks ago. Dianne Powell, from Cannock in Staffordshire, laid flowers at the Black Sabbath Bridge after Osbourne's hearse had left. She told the PA news agency: 'It was crammed in the crowd but really emotional. It's just very sad, I watched him a lot on the TV. Advertisement Floral and other tributes placed outside the childhood home of Ozzy Osbourne in Aston, Birmingham (Matthew Cooper/PA) 'It was very special to be here. There will never be another Ozzy Osbourne.' Speaking after Osbourne's hearse left the bridge, John Cahill, from Birmingham, said it was 'an emotional day for a lot of people from around the world'. He said, 'I've liked Ozzy all my life, and when I heard of his passing, as you can see here, it's just touched everybody's heart. 'I just had to be here today. It's been a very emotional day, I did get emotional, I think everybody has.' Advertisement Lord Mayor of Birmingham Zafar Iqbal hugged Sharon when she arrived at the Black Sabbath bench. He told PA: 'It was incredibly emotional for me to see her and the family. They are such a loving family, and you can see how loving they are.' The family of Ozzy Osbourne viewed the messages and floral tributes left at the Black Sabbath Bridge bench on Broad Street in Birmingham (Joe Giddens/PA) Osbourne and his Black Sabbath bandmates – Terence 'Geezer' Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward – were recently given the freedom of the city of Birmingham, which recognises people's exceptional service to the city. The group, which formed in 1968, is widely credited with defining and popularising the sound of heavy metal. Osbourne, who also had a successful solo career, found a new legion of fans when he appeared in the 2000s reality TV series The Osbournes, starring alongside his wife Sharon and two youngest children, Kelly and Jack. The music star, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, performed his last gig on July 5th in a concert that also saw performances from the likes of Anthrax, Metallica and Guns N' Roses. Osbourne died just over two weeks after Black Sabbath were reunited, barely two miles from where they first played together more than 50 years ago.
Fox News
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Ozzy Osbourne: Thousands Gather In Birmingham For Emotional Fairwell
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