Ozzy Osbourne's quirky funeral requests uncovered
His death was confirmed in a joint statement from his wife Sharon and children Kelly, Jack, and Aimee, who stated he was with his family and surrounded by love.
In 2011, Osbourne previously shared his vision for his funeral, desiring it to be a 'celebration' rather than a 'mope-fest', and expressed indifference about the music played.
He also wished for pranks at his send-off, suggesting ideas like knocking sounds from inside the coffin or a video of him questioning a doctor's diagnosis of death.
Weeks before his passing, Osbourne experienced a global celebration of his legacy during a farewell Black Sabbath show, which reunited the original four members and raised £140m for three different charities.
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