In the heart of Buckinghamshire, England, a private mansion became the stage for a somber yet star-studded farewell to a rock legend. The iconic Ozzy Osbourne, who bid the world adieu on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, was commemorated in a private ceremony attended by fellow rock luminaries and his loving family. The Black Sabbath frontman’s final resting place was chosen in accordance with his wishes, near a lake on his sprawling 250-acre property.
The farewell was as larger-than-life as the man himself, with a massive floral tribute spelling out ‘OZZY F—ING OSBOURNE’ on the banks of the property’s lake. Among the mourners were the likes of Zakk Wylde, Osbourne’s long-time guitarist, along with rock heavyweights Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Metallica’s James Hetfield, and Sir Elton John.
The private ceremony followed a public procession in Birmingham, the city that bore the rock star. Thousands of fans flooded the streets, turning the city into a sea of adoration for the departed legend. The procession made its way to the Black Sabbath bridge and bench, a tribute to the band that gave birth to Osbourne’s phenomenal career.
Osbourne’s family – wife Sharon and their children Jack, Kelly, and Aimee – presented a united front at the celebration of the rock star’s life. The procession, led by the hearse carrying Osbourne, wound down Broad Street to the Black Sabbath bench, a sight that moved Sharon to tears. Fans chanted the rock star’s name as the procession passed, creating a poignant tribute to the fallen music legend.
Birmingham’s Lord Mayor, Councillor Zafar Iqbal MBE, JP, emphasized the city’s pride in Osbourne, expressing gratitude for the family’s generosity in funding the procession and for enabling the city to give Osbourne the farewell he deserved.
In a 2011 column for The Times, the rock star had revealed his hopes for his funeral, expressing his desire for a celebration rather than a mournful event. He also humorously suggested incorporating pranks such as the sound of knocking from inside the coffin, highlighting the rock star’s playful side even in death.
Osbourne’s farewell was a nod to his wishes, a celebration of a life lived to the fullest, and a thanksgiving, rather than a mournful send-off. The world bids goodbye to a son of Birmingham, a rock legend, and a man who lived life on his own terms, leaving behind a legacy that will echo through the ages.
Originally published by www.foxnews.com
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