Heavy steel legend Ozzy Osbourne died aged 76 on July 22, simply weeks after his emotional farewell gig with Black Sabbath at Villa Park in his house metropolis of Birmingham
Ozzy Osbourne followers pays their respects to the Prince of Darkness at his funeral on Wednesday (July 30).
The Prince of Darkness sadly died on July 22 on the age of 76, simply weeks after his epic ultimate present with Black Sabbath at Villa Park in Birmingham. His spouse Sharon Osbourne and youngsters introduced his passing in a heartbreaking joint assertion.
They stated: “It’s with extra disappointment than mere phrases can convey that we have now to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has handed away this morning. He was along with his household and surrounded by love. We ask everybody to respect our household privateness at the moment. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”
And followers will get to say goodbye to the heavy steel legend as his funeral cortege travels by means of his house metropolis of Birmingham earlier than a personal funeral. Ozzy will probably be pushed in a hearse by means of town to a personal funeral.
When is the funeral procession?
Ozzy’s physique will probably be taken in a hearse by means of Birmingham’s Broad Road from about 1pm on Wednesday (July 30). Broad Road will probably be closed off from about 7am, with buses and trams diverted throughout the occasion.
Followers eager to pay their respects to the rock titan have been urged to reach early, to make use of public transport and comply with security steering. Stewards will probably be readily available to assist guests.
Which route will the funeral procession take?
Ozzy’s funeral procession will slowly make its option to the Black Sabbath Bridge and bench, the place followers have left floral tributes and messages to the music legend. Followers may even hear a dwell brass band efficiency by musicians from Bostin’ Brass because the funeral procession strikes alongside Broad Road.
A tram named after Ozzy will probably be parked close by outdoors Birmingham Library because the cortege travels by means of town. The town council stated they’re anticipating giant crowds of followers to pay their respects to Ozzy, who “helped form the worldwide heavy steel style” and “proudly carried the spirit of Birmingham”.
A non-public funeral service will happen at a church in Gerrards Cross, Bucks. The council stated it had labored “at tempo” to organise the the occasion with Osbourne’s household, who’ve helped fund it.
The town’s mayor, councillor Zafar Iqbal, stated in an announcement: “Ozzy was greater than a music legend – he was a son of Birmingham. Having just lately been awarded the Freedom of the Metropolis and following his celebrated look on the Again to the Starting live performance at Villa Park earlier this month, it was essential to town that we help a becoming, dignified tribute forward of a personal household funeral.
He added: “We all know how a lot this second will imply to his followers. We’re proud to host it right here along with his loving household within the place the place all of it started, and we’re grateful that they’ve generously provided to pay to allow this to occur and help town is giving him the farewell he deserves.”
Which well-known company are attending?
The likes of Elton John and Ozzy’s Black Sabbath bandmates are anticipated to be attending the legend’s ultimate farewell. A supply advised The Solar: “His Sabbath bandmates, Tony Iommi, Invoice Ward and Geezer Butler, will probably be there, together with James Hetfield from Metallica.
“Elton John can also be hoping to hitch the household on the church. Sharon and his household have been so touched by messages they acquired not solely from Ozzy’s mates, but additionally his followers around the globe.”
It is also believed singer Yungblud will probably be on the funeral, after forming a detailed bond with Ozzy in his ultimate years. He is additionally anticipated to present a studying on the funeral.
Ozzy’s spouse Sharon and his youngsters Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis will probably be on the occasion. They’ll reportedly journey in vehicles behind the hearse.
How can I watch the funeral?
Followers who’re unable to attend the funeral will nonetheless be capable to watch the proceedings from house as a dwell stream has been made out there. The livestream, which you watch right here, will proceed to run all through the occasion and the location encourages followers to take selfies with the bench.
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