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Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- 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.
USA Today
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Ozzy Osbourne funeral procession to ride through UK hometown
Black Sabbath fans will get to honor Ozzy Osbourne in a funeral procession in his hometown. The heavy metal legend, who died July 22 at 76, will ride through the streets of Birmingham, United Kingdom, on the morning of Wednesday, July 30, according to the Birmingham City Council. Osbourne's body will travel in a hearse accompanied by a brass band and head to Black Sabbath Bridge and bench, where thousands of fans have already paid their respects with flowers and tributes, per a release from the council. A live stream of the Black Sabbath bench is available online. The Grammy-winning Prince of Darkness and legendary rocker died just weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath for a final show in England. The July 5 concert was a reprieve from the English singer's harrowing battle with Parkinson's disease, which had rendered him unable to stand or walk without assistance. Black Sabbath bassist reflects on rehearsing with 'frail' Ozzy Osbourne for farewell show The U.K. procession will take place ahead of a private family funeral, which has yet to be disclosed. Osbourne's family will be covering all costs for the procession. A family statement shared with USA TODAY after his passing said the rocker died in Birmingham, England, "surrounded by love." He leaves behind Sharon Osbourne, his wife of more than 40 years, as well as daughters Jessica, Aimee and Kelly and sons Elliot, Louis and Jack. Johnny Depp joins Alice Cooper for Ozzy Osbourne tribute Osbourne was one of the most iconic figures in rock, molding the sound and perception of heavy metal with his one-of-a-kind voice and shocking antics. He followed his rock zenith with a reality TV career, making him as well known for biting the head off a bat on stage as his bemusing bickering at home with his wife and kids. Contributing: Melissa Ruggieri and Edward Segarra
Scotsman
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
What petitions are currently open to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne?
What tributes to the late Prince of Darkness have picked up steam a week after Ozzy's death? Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One week since his death, tributes continue to flood in for the late Ozzy Osbourne. But many have started petitions looking for more 'permanent' tributes fitting for the Prince of Darkness. Here are some of those petitions on that took our interest, a day before Ozzy's public funeral procession takes place. It's been a week since the music world lost one of its most iconic figures – Ozzy Osbourne. Not two weeks after his celebrated final live performance at Villa Park with Back to the Beginning, 'the Prince of Darkness' died on July 22, surrounded by family and friends, with the musical world still reeling from the news. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With Osbourne's funeral procession set to take place this week (July 30) and hundreds expected to converge on Birmingham to pay their final farewells to the singer, a number of petitions have been launched moments after the news was announced - calling for tributes to the memory of Birmingham's favourite son. We've taken a look at and pulled some of those petitions that have generated a lot of signatures so far, and a few ideas that – although unconventional – capture the frenetic, wild spirit of the beloved Black Sabbath frontman. The tributes people want to see to Ozzy Osbourne - according to One week on from Ozzy Osbourne's death, fans have taken to to reveal what they think would be fitting tributes to the late Prince of Darkness. | Getty Images/Canva Ozzy Osbourne International Airport (46,544 signatures) In a monumental effort to honour the Godfather of Heavy Metal, a petition to rename Birmingham's international hub the "Ozzy Osbourne International Airport" has rapidly amassed an astonishing 46,544 signatures. Supporters passionately argue that no other figure has so indelibly placed Birmingham on the global cultural map, making this a fitting and grand tribute to the city's most iconic musical export. The sheer volume of support underscores a powerful desire for a permanent, visible monument to the man who truly put the "heavy" in metal. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad If Liverpool can have the Liverpool John Lennon Airport, why can't Birmingham have the Ozzy Osbourne equivalent too? July 22 to become Ozzy Osbourne Day (7,991 signatures) To transform a day of sorrow into an annual celebration, nearly 8,000 signatories (7,991, to be precise) are campaigning for July 22nd to be officially designated "Ozzy Osbourne Day." This heartfelt initiative aims to establish a yearly commemoration of his extraordinary life, revolutionary music, and undeniable impact on generations of artists and fans worldwide. It's a testament to his enduring spirit, proposing that his passing become a fixed point of remembrance and appreciation for all he gave to the world. Ozzy statute outside Birmingham Children's Hospital (1,125 signatures) A more intimate, yet deeply meaningful, tribute gaining traction is the petition for an Ozzy statue to be erected outside Birmingham Children's Hospital. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ozzy's son, Louis, was treated at Birmingham Children's Hospital as a child, an experience Ozzy has publicly stated he "will always remember" due to the excellent care provided by the staff. This personal connection seems to have been a strong motivator for his ongoing support. Most recently, Black Sabbath's "Back to the Beginning" farewell concert at Villa Park, which featured Ozzy's final public performance, chose Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity as one of its primary beneficiaries. This event is reported to have raised a massive amount of money for the charities involved (alongside Cure Parkinson's and Acorns Children's Hospice). With 1,125 signatures and growing, this proposal seeks to honour his connection to his hometown in a profound way, commemorating his legacy not just through his music but through a lasting presence in a place dedicated to care and community, reflecting a quieter, perhaps less public, facet of the beloved star. Rename the Download Festival main stage the 'Ozzy Osbourne Stage' (271 signatures) For the legions of metalheads who gather annually, a spirited campaign is underway to rename the main stage at the UK's iconic Download Festival the 'Ozzy Osbourne Stage'. Ozzy has performed at Download Festival four times (2005, 2012, 2016 and 2018), but his links to the festival and Donington Park go further back; Ozzfest was held at the location in 2002, often cited as a precursor to Live Nation launching Download Festival annually, while back during the era of Monster's of Rock, Ozzy performed in 1997 with Black Sabbath and his first solo appearance at the location back in 1984. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Currently holding 271 signatures, this petition aims to enshrine his name at the very heart of the heavy metal experience, at an event that directly celebrates the genre he pioneered and dominated. It's a call to acknowledge his foundational role in the festival's very existence. Chipotle to make a 'Ozzy Burrito' (5,075 signatures) Perhaps the most unconventional, yet undeniably endearing, tribute is the push for Chipotle to create an 'Ozzy Burrito'. With over 5,000 fans (5,075 signatures) rallying behind it, this petition taps into Ozzy's famously unique personality and documented love for the fast-casual chain - as seen in the classic episodes of The Osbournes. It's a light-hearted but deeply personal way to honour the eccentric charm that made him a household name far beyond his musical prowess, demonstrating the multifaceted connection fans felt with the Prince of Darkness. What fitting tribute would you like to see paid to the Prince of Darkness? Let us know your ideas by leaving a comment down below.
Scotsman
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
What petitions are currently open to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne?
What tributes to the late Prince of Darkness have picked up steam a week after Ozzy's death? Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One week since his death, tributes continue to flood in for the late Ozzy Osbourne. But many have started petitions looking for more 'permanent' tributes fitting for the Prince of Darkness. Here are some of those petitions on that took our interest, a day before Ozzy's public funeral procession takes place. It's been a week since the music world lost one of its most iconic figures – Ozzy Osbourne. Not two weeks after his celebrated final live performance at Villa Park with Back to the Beginning, 'the Prince of Darkness' died on July 22, surrounded by family and friends, with the musical world still reeling from the news. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With Osbourne's funeral procession set to take place this week (July 30) and hundreds expected to converge on Birmingham to pay their final farewells to the singer, a number of petitions have been launched moments after the news was announced - calling for tributes to the memory of Birmingham's favourite son. We've taken a look at and pulled some of those petitions that have generated a lot of signatures so far, and a few ideas that – although unconventional – capture the frenetic, wild spirit of the beloved Black Sabbath frontman. The tributes people want to see to Ozzy Osbourne - according to One week on from Ozzy Osbourne's death, fans have taken to to reveal what they think would be fitting tributes to the late Prince of Darkness. | Getty Images/Canva Ozzy Osbourne International Airport (46,544 signatures) In a monumental effort to honour the Godfather of Heavy Metal, a petition to rename Birmingham's international hub the "Ozzy Osbourne International Airport" has rapidly amassed an astonishing 46,544 signatures. Supporters passionately argue that no other figure has so indelibly placed Birmingham on the global cultural map, making this a fitting and grand tribute to the city's most iconic musical export. The sheer volume of support underscores a powerful desire for a permanent, visible monument to the man who truly put the "heavy" in metal. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad If Liverpool can have the Liverpool John Lennon Airport, why can't Birmingham have the Ozzy Osbourne equivalent too? July 22 to become Ozzy Osbourne Day (7,991 signatures) To transform a day of sorrow into an annual celebration, nearly 8,000 signatories (7,991, to be precise) are campaigning for July 22nd to be officially designated "Ozzy Osbourne Day." This heartfelt initiative aims to establish a yearly commemoration of his extraordinary life, revolutionary music, and undeniable impact on generations of artists and fans worldwide. It's a testament to his enduring spirit, proposing that his passing become a fixed point of remembrance and appreciation for all he gave to the world. Ozzy statute outside Birmingham Children's Hospital (1,125 signatures) A more intimate, yet deeply meaningful, tribute gaining traction is the petition for an Ozzy statue to be erected outside Birmingham Children's Hospital. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ozzy's son, Louis, was treated at Birmingham Children's Hospital as a child, an experience Ozzy has publicly stated he "will always remember" due to the excellent care provided by the staff. This personal connection seems to have been a strong motivator for his ongoing support. Most recently, Black Sabbath's "Back to the Beginning" farewell concert at Villa Park, which featured Ozzy's final public performance, chose Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity as one of its primary beneficiaries. This event is reported to have raised a massive amount of money for the charities involved (alongside Cure Parkinson's and Acorns Children's Hospice). With 1,125 signatures and growing, this proposal seeks to honour his connection to his hometown in a profound way, commemorating his legacy not just through his music but through a lasting presence in a place dedicated to care and community, reflecting a quieter, perhaps less public, facet of the beloved star. Rename the Download Festival main stage the 'Ozzy Osbourne Stage' (271 signatures) For the legions of metalheads who gather annually, a spirited campaign is underway to rename the main stage at the UK's iconic Download Festival the 'Ozzy Osbourne Stage'. Ozzy has performed at Download Festival four times (2005, 2012, 2016 and 2018), but his links to the festival and Donington Park go further back; Ozzfest was held at the location in 2002, often cited as a precursor to Live Nation launching Download Festival annually, while back during the era of Monster's of Rock, Ozzy performed in 1997 with Black Sabbath and his first solo appearance at the location back in 1984. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Currently holding 271 signatures, this petition aims to enshrine his name at the very heart of the heavy metal experience, at an event that directly celebrates the genre he pioneered and dominated. It's a call to acknowledge his foundational role in the festival's very existence. Chipotle to make a 'Ozzy Burrito' (5,075 signatures) Perhaps the most unconventional, yet undeniably endearing, tribute is the push for Chipotle to create an 'Ozzy Burrito'. With over 5,000 fans (5,075 signatures) rallying behind it, this petition taps into Ozzy's famously unique personality and documented love for the fast-casual chain - as seen in the classic episodes of The Osbournes. It's a light-hearted but deeply personal way to honour the eccentric charm that made him a household name far beyond his musical prowess, demonstrating the multifaceted connection fans felt with the Prince of Darkness.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kelly Osbourne shares heartbreaking video sat in arms of dad Ozzy
In the sweet clip shared by Kelly Osbourne, dad Ozzy pulls her into line over her bad language before brilliantly telling his daughter that she 'learned from the best' Mourning Kelly Osbourne has shared another sweet memory of dad Ozzy after uploading a fun video of herself sitting with her arms draped around him. The pair cuddle on a sofa as they speak on camera, with Kelly keen to mind her language. Uploading the cute clip to Instagram, the pink-haired daughter of the Prince of Darkness is quick to remind him where she picked up her ability to turn the air blue. "I can't say f***, I have to behave myself," she said, sitting on her famously foul-mouthed dad's lap. He responds: "You can't say what?" Not reacting, Kelly strokes him gently on the face. Blunt Ozzy then tells his daughter: "Terrible isn't it, the way children speak these days?" Kelly bites, and then tells him: "But I learned from you, dad." Smiling, he responds: "You learned from the best, baby." The 40-year-old returned to social media on Friday, three days after the death of the Black Sabbath legend, whose passing was announced on Tuesday. Kelly shared lyrics to her Instagram Stories from the Black Sabbath song Changes, in an emotional tribute that calls back to a special father-daughter moment. Changes, which Ozzy co-wrote with his bandmates, was first released by Black Sabbath in 1972. In 2003, he and Kelly recorded a version as a duet with revised lyrics that reflected on their bond. The song was a No. 1 hit in the U.K., and they became just the second father-daughter pair to top the charts, after Frank and Nancy Sinatra in 1967. Kelly has now taken to Instagram to share a heartbreaking update, writing: "I feel unhappy I am so sad," Kelly wrote: "I lost the best friend I ever had." Heartbroken fans have since been leaving tributes outside his Buckinghamshire home, with flowers and loving message laid outside the gates. Half-drunk pints and bottles of beer have also been left alongside candles as mourners toast the rock icon on Birmingham's Black Sabbath bridge. A source shared with People about Ozzy's last moments, saying, "Ozzy's final days were spent in England, surrounded by family, music and in the place he called home. He was in peace." Ozzy announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2020 and said that his daughter Kelly Osbourne had helped amid the diagnosis and other health issues. Following the news of his diagnosis, Kelly said: "We just kept going everyday and the magic that happens, I think, when you're in pain ..." Ozzy, pointing at his youngest daughter, interrupted her to say: "She's the one! If it wasn't for her I'd be still lying up on the couch." Kelly said: "The only thing I know when it comes to my dad is what can I do to make him smile and I know that going to the studio makes him happy. So I got him up and got him to the studio, and that's all I did. Everything else was him."
