Ozzy Osbourne’s household, associates and followers are coming collectively to say goodbye.
The Black Sabbath frontman, who died July 22 at age 76 after a years-long battle with Parkinson’s illness, was laid to relaxation July 31 following a procession in his hometown of Birmingham, England, July 30.
He was buried throughout a personal funeral at his Buckinghamshire residence surrounded by his household and fellow musicians together with Zakk Wylde and Marilyn Manson, in response to multiple outlets.
In the course of the public proceedings, Ozzy’s physique was transported by way of hearse to town’s Black Sabbath bridge and bench, the place followers left flowers and messages for the Prince of Darkness. The procession, which was attended by his spouse Sharon Osbourne and her youngsters Aimee Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne and Jack Osbourne, in addition to Ozzy’s son Louis Osbourne, was additionally accompanied by a reside brass band consisting of native artists in addition to singer Yungblud and members of Black Sabbath.
“It was vital to town that we help a becoming, dignified tribute forward of a personal household funeral,” Birmingham mayor Zafar Iqbal instructed reporters. “We all know how a lot this second will imply to his followers.”
Ozzy’s household—who coated the prices of the general public memorial, in response to a release from Birmingham Metropolis Council—shared the information of his passing earlier this month, noting that whereas they had been stuffed “with extra disappointment than mere phrases can convey,” their beloved patriarch “was along with his household and surrounded by love” when he died.