Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral particulars have been confirmed because the star is about to have one final drive round Birmingham earlier than he’s laid to relaxation in his cherished hometown
Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral date has been confirmed because the Prince of Darkness might be laid to relaxation in his hometown of Birmingham tomorrow (July 30).
The rock legend handed away on July 22 “surrounded by love” on the age of 76, after an extended battle with Parkinson’s illness, though no reason behind dying has been confirmed.
A press release from his household, together with his beloved spouse Sharon, mentioned: “It’s with extra disappointment than mere phrases can convey that we’ve got 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 right now.”
The information got here simply two weeks after his closing present at Birmingham’s Villa Park, the place he carried out for the final time alongside his Black Sabbath bandmates on the Again to the Starting profit gig.
It has now been revealed that the Warfare Pig singer might be laid to relaxation in his a lot cherished Birmingham, with a particular procession via the streets so followers of the star can say their goodbyes to an area legend.
Ozzy’s cortege will journey alongside Broad Road within the metropolis centre of Birmingham from 1pm on Wednesday, making its manner in the direction of Black Sabbath Bridge, the place followers have already positioned tributes from flowers to letters and extra.
Ozzy and his household might be joined by a reside brass band through the procession, as followers are invited to line the streets and pay their respects throughout his closing journey. The funeral service itself might be a non-public ceremony attended solely by household and shut buddies.
The occasion is predicted to attract big crowds as followers collect to say goodbye to the pioneer of heavy metallic, in addition to giving his household an opportunity to see the tributes and memorials left over the previous week by those that beloved him.
Talking concerning the star’s funeral the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Zafar Iqbal, acknowledged that Ozzy might be given the “farewell he deserves” by town he grew up in.
He mentioned: “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 non-public household funeral,” he expressed.
“We all know how a lot this second will imply to his followers.”
He continued: “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.”
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