Ozzy Osbourne's sisters pay tribute to their ‘loving and funny' brother after rock legend's death aged 76
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OZZY Osbourne's sisters have paid tribute to their "loving and funny" brother after his death aged 76.
The Black Sabbath star's death came just weeks after he took to the stage one final time with his band mates at Villa Park in Birmingham.
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Ozzy took to the stage for the final time on July 5 before his death
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Ozzy Osbourne passed away aged 76 it was confirmed on Tuesday
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Ozzy was dubbed the 'Prince of Darkness' through his rocker career
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Ozzy died surrounded by his family on Tuesday morning, after bravely battling against Parkinson's disease.
Jean Powell, 85, and Gillian Hemming, 80, were left devastated when they learned about the rock icon's death.
The sisters received the heartbreaking news about Ozzy's death in a phone call yesterday.
They described Ozzy as 'loving and funny' as they reminisced on his legacy as a brother and celebrity.
Jean told the Mirror: 'We saw him in Birmingham the other week when he and the rest of the band were given the freedom of the city.
'It was upsetting because he could not stand up straight, but he was still our John, still cracking the jokes.
"To us he was our brother, not a celebrity, so it's crazy to see the outpouring of love since his death was announced.
"He had an amazing life and wonderful family in Sharon and the lovely kids."
Jean said that although Ozzy was ill the news of his death "still came as a shock".
She added: "He still had plans and things he wanted to do. We don't know the details of his death, it's still too early.
"It's just so sad. I'm just thankful he died in England."
Only three weeks ago, the Prince of Darkness who brought light into so many lives gave us one last hurrah when heavy metal royalty descended on Villa Park, Birmingham, to pay their respects.
The Back to the Beginning gig ended with him - seated on a giant black throne because he could not stand - joining his Black Sabbath muckers on the songs that took him to the world stage.
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