{"id":22691,"date":"2025-07-31T12:55:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T12:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=22691"},"modified":"2025-07-31T12:55:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T12:55:51","slug":"beautiful-detail-on-ozzy-ozbournes-casket-revealed-as-family-and-fans-say-goodbye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=22691","title":{"rendered":"Beautiful detail on Ozzy Ozbourne\u2019s casket revealed as family and fans say goodbye"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ozzy Osbourne has been laid to rest in his hometown of Birmingham, with fans from around the world paying tribute to the legendary Black Sabbath frontman. On Wednesday, a funeral cortege made its way through the city streets ahead of a private family ceremony.<\/p><div class=\"zajdn69fed61d8abfc\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.zajdn69fed61d8abfc {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.zajdn69fed61d8abfc {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.zajdn69fed61d8abfc {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.zajdn69fed61d8abfc {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.zajdn69fed61d8abfc {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>Dark purple flowers spelling \u201cOzzy\u201d adorned his casket\u2014honoring his signature color and gothic aesthetic. Nicknamed \u201cThe Prince of Darkness,\u201d Ozzy passed away last week at age 76. His family said he was \u201csurrounded by love\u201d and asked for privacy.<\/p>\n<p>Tributes flooded in from music legends like Elton John and Rod Stewart. Despite being diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s in 2003\u2014made public in 2019\u2014Ozzy remained active in both music and advocacy, raising millions for research and children\u2019s causes.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this month, he performed a final concert in Birmingham with Black Sabbath, raising over \u00a31 million. On July 30, the city held a public procession, stopping at the Black Sabbath Bridge, where fans left messages, flowers, and memorabilia.<\/p>\n<p>Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal described the event as \u201ca fitting, dignified tribute.\u201d The Osbourne family covered all funeral costs. Sharon, along with children Kelly, Jack, and Aimee, appeared visibly emotional as Bostin Brass played and the hearse paused for reflection.<\/p>\n<p>Ozzy and Sharon were married for over 40 years. Sharon once described their love as a bond of soulmates, and Ozzy had said, \u201cShe\u2019s the only one I\u2019ve ever loved.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a 2011 essay, Ozzy joked about wanting pranks at his funeral and said he hoped it would be a celebration, not a sad affair. \u201cI want it to be a time to say thanks,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Ozzy Osbourne\u2019s farewell was just that\u2014a celebration of life, legacy, and music. Fans are invited to share memories and honor the man who helped shape heavy metal forever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ozzy Osbourne has been laid to rest in his hometown of Birmingham, with fans from around the world paying tribute to the legendary Black Sabbath frontman. 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