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Ozzy Osbourne died at the age of 76 and her funeral details are probably being finalized. In an anterior interview, Osbourne specified a specific song that he wanted to have played during his memorial.
THE legend was the singer of Black Sabbath and died in his hometown of Birmingham, England on Tuesday morning.
“It is with more sadness that simple words cannot reveal that we must point out that our beloved Ozzy died this morning,” said the Osbourne family declaration. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family intimacy at the moment.”
Why it matters
Osbourne’s heritage includes many major musical successes and a wide brand on rock and Kinds of heavy metals.
Rock and roll Hall of Famer is known for its “crazy train” alongside other legendary songs like “No More Tears”, “Paranoic” and “Mama I’m Hear Home”.
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What to know
Osbourne’s death was announced just two weeks after his farewell concert at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.
The rock star that has been nicknamed “Prince of Darkness” has already been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He had also struggled against health problems since a fall in 2019.
What was the cause of the death of Ozzy Osbourne?
The cause of the death for Osbourne has so far not been disclosed.
However, Osbourne had struggled with his health for years, canceling shows in 2019 after a fall required surgery on the neck.
Roche legend has also been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and has undergone a major vertebral surgery as recently as 2022 and 2023.
Ozzy Osbourne Funeral: what we know
What is Ozzy asked for his funeral?
In 2011, Osbourne made comments to The Sunday Times On the way he wanted his funeral to be organized.
While the Osbourne family has so far not revealed any detail on its commemorative service, Osbourne previously said that he did not want his funeral to be sad and rather hoped that it would be a way of saying thank you.
“There will be no harpoing in bad times,” Osbourne on Times told Osbourne. “It should be remembered that many people only see misery all their lives, so in all respects, most of us in this country – especially rock stars like me – are very lucky. This is why I do not want my funeral to be sad, I want it to be the time to say” thank you “.”
In this interview, Osbourne said he had no preference on the songs that would be played during the funeral.
“Honestly, I don’t care what they play in my funeral; they can put a mixture of Justin BieberSusan Boyle and we are the Diddymen if it makes them happy, “Osbourne said at the time.
Later, however, Osbourne revealed that he would like “A Day in the Life” to play by the Beatles.
Who are the children of Ozzy Osbourne?
Osbourne leaves behind six children, including Jessica girls, Aimee and Kelly and Sons Elliot, Louis and Jack. He also left his wife, Sharon OsbourneWith whom he had been married for over 40 years.
What people say
The artist Yungblud, who was present at the farewell concert of Osbourne, wrote in homage: “You will be in every note that I sing and with me every time I walk on stage.”
Robert Plant, the main singer of Led Zeppelin wrote on X: “Goodbye Ozzy … What a trip … Navigate up there … Finally in peace .. you have really changed the rock planet!”
Gene Simmons, former member of Rock Group Kiss, told BBC Breakfast: “I think it’s just to say that there has never been an Ozzy Osbourne before Ozzy. There has never been an ozzy until Ozzy arrives. And there will never be another ozzy.”
Tony Iommi, the main guitarist of Black Sabbath, wrote on Instagram: “I can’t believe it! My dear dear friend Ozzy only died weeks after our show at Villa Park. It’s just a heartbreaking news that I can’t really find the words, there will never be another like him. Geezer, Bill and I have lost our brother.”
Osbourne declared during his last moments on stage during his farewell concert at Villa Park in Birmingham, in England: “This is the last song of all time. Your support allowed us to live an incredible lifestyle, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
What happens next
More and more tributes should accumulate because the specific details concerning Osbourne funeral are finalized.
