Sharon Osbourne reveals Ozzy's final words about fans after her wish came true
The late Ozzy Osbourne 's widow Sharon Osbourne has shared a comment that he made about his fans before his death. She's also revealed how his final concert fulfilled an ambition for her when it came to his decades-long career.
It was announced last month that Ozzy had died, aged 76, on July 22. The news came just over two weeks after he had reunited with his former Black Sabbath bandmates for his farewell gig Back to the Beginning in Birmingham on July 5.
Sharon, 72, opened up about the concert in an interview, published this week, that took place just five days before her Ozzy's death. It comes after Sharon Osbourne broke down in tears at Ozzy's funeral in heartbreaking scenes.
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Whilst speaking to Pollstar on July 17, Sharon said that, on the night of the concert at Villa Park, Ozzy had expressed surprise over the amount of support he had received. She told the outlet that they sold 40,000 seats at the stadium itself, though the one-off gig was also livestreamed.
She recalled: "He turned around and he said to me that night, he said 'I had no idea that so many people liked me'." When asked why he would have felt like that, Sharon said that her husband had "always" lived in his "own bubble".
Sharon described Back to the Beginning, which is set to be released as a concert film next year, as a "huge success". She said that it proved to be a "phenomenal event" and reminded that it was raising money for three charities.
She suggested that it's the first time that an artist has gone into retirement with a livestreamed charity gig. Sharon said in the interview published earlier this week: "So it's the first time anybody has said goodnight like that, it's the perfect way, when you've had such a long career, to end it."
The former X Factor judge, who was once Ozzy's manager, added that she had always wanted her husband to retire with a "big event". Sharon told the outlet: "I never wanted Ozzy to just disappear without some big event."
She said that it was the "best way" to retire. Sharon said that it brought him "home" to Birmingham "where it all started" and was at his favourite stadium, which is home to his "beloved" Aston Villa. She said that it was "just perfect".
The build-up to the concert is set to feature in the upcoming documentary Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, which is due to be released by the BBC on August 18. The project, which initially followed Ozzy and Sharon as they moved back to the UK, was filmed over three years.
It's been described as a "moving and inspirational account of the last chapter of Ozzy's life," with the broadcaster adding that it features the late singer and his family. They are said to be seen dealing with his ill-health and preparing for his final performance in the one-hour film.
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Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
Ozzy Osbourne leans on wife Sharon in one of their last photos together as part of first glimpse at moving new documentary
One of the last images of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne together has been released in a first look at an upcoming documentary on the singer's life. The Black Sabbath singer, famously known as the Prince of Darkness, died last month at the age of 76 - just weeks after performing his final concert. In the photo, the couple are seen smiling together on the couch in their home as part of the upcoming BBC One show Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home. Ozzy is dressed in a black T-shirt and sunglasses in the snap while a gold cross hangs around his neck. Sharon, donning a black long-sleeved top, breams at the camera while cradling the couple's Pomeranians. The BBC's upcoming documentary follows the Osbournes after they left Los Angeles to return home to England three years ago. Clare Sillery, BBC head of commissioning, documentaries, said: 'We are honoured to have had the opportunity to film with Ozzy and his family. 'The film captures an intimate glimpse into their journey as they prepare to return to the UK. 'It features family moments, humour, reflection and shows the enduring spirit that made Ozzy a global icon. 'We hope it brings comfort and joy to Ozzy's fans and viewers as they rememberand celebrate his extraordinary life.' It comes after Sharon revealed her husband's heartwarming final words about his fans after he said farewell to them with his last Black Sabbath concert. In an interview which took place just five days before his death, Sharon gushed about the concert, admitting it was a 'huge success'. She told Pollstar: 'It was the first time, I think, that anybody's gone into retirement and done it, where the show is streamed and it goes to charity. 'So it's the first time anybody has said goodnight like that, it's the perfect way, when you've had such a long career, to end it - I never wanted Ozzy to just disappear without some big event. The wife of the music legend also revealed how Ozzy was blown away by the support at the concert. She explained: 'He [Ozzy] turned around and he said to me that night, he said, 'I had no idea that so many people liked me'.' Ozzy took to the stage for his farewell concert at Villa Park stadium in his native Birmingham less than three weeks before his death - reuniting with his original Black Sabbath bandmates for the first time since 2005. The concert was to raise money for three charities: Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Acorns Children's Hospice. More than 42,000 fans packed into the venue for the Back To The Beginning show, during which he told the crowd in his final speech: 'You've no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart.' A message on screen then read: 'Thank you for everything, you guys are f***ing amazing. Birmingham Forever,' before the sky lit up with fireworks. Ozzy had told of it being his last performance due to his health, having opened up about his battle with Parkinson's in 2020. The musician had undergone seven surgeries in the past five years, including a fourth spinal operation in 2023, and had been battling Parkinson's disease since 2003. Before his final show, Ozzy said he hoped to continue recording music after retiring from live performing, but he heartbreakingly died before he was able to do so. Ozzy's last solo album, 2022's Patient Number 9, featured a long list of guest artists, including hid Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Zakk Wylde, and Pearl Jam's Mike McCready, among others. Last month, huge crowds descended on Birmingham to pay tribute to the beloved Prince of Darkness at his funeral procession. The funeral cortege was led by a live brass band, Bostin' Brass, who performed versions of Black Sabbath songs such as Iron Man, as thousands of tearful devotees lined the streets and sang along in Ozzy's memory. The hearse carrying the singer's coffin - adorned with purple flowers spelling out 'Ozzy' - passed the star's childhood home in Lodge Road, Aston, shortly after midday. Flowers had been placed outside the terraced property, close to Villa Park, while the owners of the house put up a picture of Osbourne in the front bay window. Sharon led the procession with her children Jack, Aimee and Kelly and Ozzy's son Louis from his first marriage as they comforted each other amid their devastating grief. Thousands of people were pictured taking their places not only on Black Sabbath Bridge but along the city centre route along which his cortege travelled towards the Black Sabbath Bridge bench. Fans clapped and cheered chanting 'Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy' as the rock legend's hearse passed through the streets of Birmingham as Sharon watched on and brushed away tears. Describing Ozzy as a 'working class hero' who loved his city, the Lord Mayor of Birmingham said: 'I got to know him in the last few weeks when we gave him the freedom of the city and he was just so humble, so down to earth. He was a working class hero. 'I couldn't tell he was a rock star, he was just an ordinary guy, so caring. He had working class roots and his loved his fans, he loved his city, he always promoted Birmingham wherever he went, he was proud to have been born in Aston. 'His slogan was 'Birmingham Forever' and that makes me such a proud citizen. It was a last hurrah for him today.' Ozzy and his Black Sabbath bandmates - Terence 'Geezer' Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward - were recently given the freedom of the city of Birmingham, which recognises people's exceptional service to the city. Ozzy is survived by his wife Sharon and his five children Jessica, Louis, Aimee, Kelly and Jack. In a statement shared by Ozzy's family at the time, it said he died 'surrounded by love', adding: 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning.'
The Sun
2 hours ago
- The Sun
Touching clip Jack Osbourne reveals how dad Ozzy's fan tributes are being saved with ‘flowers to be buried with him'
JACK Osbourne has revealed the touching way all tributes left by Ozzy's fans will be saved, with flowers to be buried at his final resting place. The late rock legend's son shared a heartwarming clip to Instagram and explained how hand-written letters, memorabilia, and merch are being "carefully preserved". 13 13 13 They were left at the Black Sabbath Bridge after news of Ozzy's death broke, and during his funeral procession through Birmingham last week. Jack told how every item will be recorded on a digital database and given to the Osbourne family. A video showed all the tributes laid out in rows, being photographed and logged. "Here's how tributes for Ozzy Osbourne are being carefully preserved by Central BID," read the caption. "All items from the Black Sabbath Bridge and Navigation St Mural have now been moved to a secure location. "Every piece is being laid out individually, catalogued and treated with care. "Our team has been working to respectfully sort the items ensuring they're preserved in the best possible condition. "We will be working to create a digital record of every tribute over the next few weeks to be sent to Ozzy's family. "The flowers are being mulched and bagged, with the compost to be included at Ozzy's final resting place. "Thank you for all of your tributes." One emotional fan penned: "Such a beautiful way to respect us fans and allow the family to see how much your Dad was adored." Another wrote: "Imagine all the different stories in those letters and cards from people old and young, all over the world all being bought together by one person who had an impact on their lives in some way." "That is so awesome, Ozzy touched so many people all over the world. What a wonderful way to acknowledge his fans," shared a third. Someone else agreed: "This is amazing and show just how much you loved your dad and also respected his fans. You should all be proud of what you did for his legacy." 13 13 13 13 "Wow and wow what an awesome tribute to your dad. God bless you Jack and your family," added a fifth. It comes after Jack paid an emotional tribute to his dad and told how his heart has "hurt too much" to speak out. Ozzy's youngest son shared a short video compilation of clips and photographs of himself and his father. The 39-year-old was seen supporting his mum Sharon and his sisters Kelly, 40, and Aimee, 41, at their dad's funeral. He appeared on the American reality TV show The Osbournes as a child alongside his father, sisters and mother. Jack said: "I haven't really wanted to post anything since the passing of my father. "My heart has hurt too much. I'm gonna keep this short because he certainly hated long rambling speeches. "He was so many things to so many people, but I was so lucky and blessed to be a part of a very small group that got to call him Dad. "My heart is full of so much sadness and sorrow, but also so much love and gratitude. "I got 14,501 days with that man and I know that is such a blessing. I think this quote best describes my father." The tribute was followed by a quote from Hunter S. Thompson, known for writing Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. It reads: "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body... but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a ride!'" Jack went on to say that the quote from the American author summed up his dad, adding "he lived his life fully." Meanwhile Sharon earlier revealed Ozzy's poignant final words about his fans following his farewell Black Sabbath concert. She told Pollstar: "It was the first time, I think, that anybody's gone into retirement and done it, where the show is streamed and it goes to charity. 13 13 "So it's the first time anybody has said goodnight like that, it's the perfect way, when you've had such a long career, to end it - I never wanted Ozzy to just disappear without some big event. "He [Ozzy] turned around and he said to me that night, he said, 'I had no idea that so many people liked me'." Last Thursday, an "incredibly emotional" funeral service was held for the rocker, a family friend told The Sun. The family home was decorated with pictures of Ozzy, and mourners were given a photograph of him to take home. The singer's nearest and dearest attended, joining his wife Sharon and his children Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis, his son from his first marriage to Thelma Riley. His official death certificate lists 'acute myocardial infarction' and 'out of hospital cardiac arrest' under the cause of death section. It also listed coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease with autonomic dysfunction as "joint causes" of Ozzy's death. The document described his occupation as a "rock legend, songwriter and performer" in a heart-warming nod towards Ozzy. 13 13 13 13
Daily Mirror
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Kelly Osbourne posts throwback clip about unconventional life on tour with Ozzy
Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly Osbourne has shared throwback footage of herself giving a tour of the late singer-songwriter's dressing room at an event when she was a child A throwback video has been shared by Kelly Osbourne this week following the death of her father Ozzy Osbourne. She's seen giving a tour of his dressing room in the footage, which is filmed when she joined him at a concert years ago. Kelly, 40, was among the relatives who announced that Ozzy had died, aged 76, last month. Just weeks prior, he had performed on stage for the last time in a farewell concert and the support from fans is said to have surprised him. Ozzy's retirement came after a decades-long career as a performer, with youngest daughter Kelly present for some of his shows over the years. She's now looked back at one event, sharing a throwback video this week. It comes after Sharon Osbourne breaks down in tears at Ozzy's funeral in heartbreaking scenes. Kelly shared footage on Instagram earlier that's said to date back to the festival tour Ozzfest in 1997. It had initially been shared by fan account @ozzyslegacy, which wrote: "Kelly giving a tour of Ozzy's dressing room at @theozzfest 1997." She then shared the post, including a snippet of the video, on her Instagram Story this morning. Kelly didn't include a caption on the video, which shows her giving a tour of former Black Sabbath member Ozzy's dressing room. The video begins with Kelly heading towards the dressing room, with her saying: "So this is my dad's room." She confirms that he isn't in there yet and takes the film crew inside, where she speaks about her experience on tour. Kelly, who would have been twelve at the time, said: "This is where I sit with my dad for about an hour before he goes on stage. He listens to music really loud and he punches the wall, with his boxing gloves, and breaks the wall down." She went on to reveal that "everything" in the dressing room is marked so that Ozzy "knows where it is". Kelly said in the footage that has resurfaced since his death: "Everything's in the same place, every night, so he can find it." A table in the room is shown to include tea bags, fruit and a can of tuna for the late singer-songwriter. Kelly later showcases his wardrobe, saying: "These are my favourite things." She's then seen taking out some clothing pieces. She said that his "favourite" jacket features fringe sleeves. Kelly however shared at the time: "He never wears them because he says they're uncomfortable." She also highlights several t-shirts, featuring photos of either Ozzy or Black Sabbath, in the video, saying that he has options for sets. After sharing that he has a drawer of workout clothes and following a glimpse of some dumbbells, Kelly said that Ozzy liked to prank people with stink bombs whilst on tour. She said in the throwback video: "He plays jokes and throws them in all the dressing rooms and it smells so bad." The scene of Kelly giving a tour of his dressing room comes to a close after she shares that his wardrobe includes drawers of underwear and shoes. She said: "He paints his own shoes". One shoe is then shown to the camera, with "I don't give a f***" written on the front of the footwear. Kelly, who got engaged in front of Ozzy at his farewell concert, recently paid tribute to him in a statement that she shared earlier with fans this month. It came following the late singer's funeral procession and private service. She expressed gratitude for the support she had received. As reported at the time, she wrote in a post on social media just a few days ago: "I've sat down to write this a hundred times and still don't know if the words will ever feel like enough ... but from the bottom of my heart, thank you. "The love, support, and beautiful messages I've received from so many of you have truly helped carry me through the hardest moment of my life. Every kind word, every shared memory, every bit of compassion has meant more than I can ever explain. "Grief is a strange thing - it sneaks up on you in waves - I will not be ok for a while - but knowing my family are not alone in our pain makes a difference. I'm holding on tight to the love, the light, and the legacy left behind. Thank you for being there. I love you all so much."
