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Racegoers sit on a bench at Goodwood racecourse during Sussex Stakes day as the summer racing season continues in Chichester
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Crowds line the Black Sabbath Bridge in Birmingham as the funeral cortege of the heavy metal band's former frontman Ozzy Osbourne passes through his hometown
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Tourists walk across handwoven carpets laid out in sun-drenched fields in Dosemealti, Turkey, where traders use summer heat to soften colours and prepare kilims for sale
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Roseanna Leney, principal dancer with Scottish Ballet, poses as Mary, Queen of Scots, in Edinburgh ahead of the ballet's world premiere at this year's Edinburgh International Festival
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A helicopter carries water to tackle a wildfire on the outskirts of Mombeltrán, Spain, where emergency crews are fighting blazes that have begun during a summer of extreme heat and dry conditions
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A malachite kingfisher balances on a lily flower above the Chobe River in northern Botswana, using the elevated perch to scout for prey in open water below
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Crowds gather in Lima for the grand civic-military parade marking the 204th anniversary of Peru's independence
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Babu Tamang and his dog Shayam wait for passengers in Thamel, a bustling tourist district in Kathmandu, Nepal
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A golden sunset casts a warm glow over Poole harbour in Dorset. After a showery couple of days, things are expected to brighten up on Saturday
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A rescued otter cub named Mingo is receiving specialist care after being found in the flamingo habitat at Colchester Zoo, far from where he should have been. He is being raised with two other cubs at the UK Wild Otter Trust's centre in Devon
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Young pilgrims rest inside Fiera Roma, a conference venue converted into temporary accommodation for those attending Catholic jubilee youth events in Rome
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A herd of yaks graze in the early morning light in Maan village, Ladakh, northern India, where high-altitude pastures support traditional livestock herding
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Daily Mail
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Revealed: Hilarious occupation listed on Ozzy Osbourne's death certificate as Black Sabbath frontman's cause of death is confirmed
The hilarious occupation listed on the death certificate of Ozzy Osbourne has been revealed after his cause of death was confirmed earlier today. The Black Sabbath frontman, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, passed away on July 22 surrounded by his family at the age of 76. According to his death certificate, the singer died from an 'acute myocardial infarction' and 'out of hospital cardiac arrest'. But it wasn't just his cause of death that was revealed. The official document also confirmed the musician's profession which was stated as 'songwriter, performer and rock legend'. Ozzy was laid to rest on the grounds of his own mansion in Buckinghamshire last week during a private funeral attended by his family and a host of rock royalty. His widow Sharon, 72, and their children were joined by stars including Marilyn Manson and Ozzy's lead guitarist Zakk Wylde during the event at the family's 250-acre estate near Gerrards Cross. His passing came just weeks after he appeared on stage for his farewell concert at Villa Park stadium in his native Birmingham. The concert - three weeks before his death - saw him reunite with his original Black Sabbath bandmates for the first time since 2005. 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.' Official documents listed three causes of death for the rock legend. This included an out of hospital cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction and coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease with autonomic dysfunction. In a statement shared last month, Ozzy's family 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.' He is survived by his wife Sharon and his five children Jessica, Louis, Aimee, Kelly and Jack. Since his death, tributes have been pouring in from fans and friends around the world with thousands visiting the Black Sabbath Bench in the musician's home city of Birmingham to lay bouquets, wreaths, posters, balloons, candles and cards. The Osbourne family visited the bench in Broad Street last Wednesday to lay their own flowers during a cortege procession. Kelly, 40, who starred in the 2000s reality series The Osbournes, shared a post on her Instagram story on Monday thanking fans for their support. She said: '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. - Kelly #BirminghamForever #OzzyForever.' On Monday, Birmingham City Council began gathering up the tributes so they can be stored before being handed over to the Osbourne family. A handful of fans watched from behind barriers, took photographs and hugged each other as officials in hi-vis jackets collected all the flowers and tributes which had been laid in front of the bench and on the railings behind it. The council said the mementos would be gathered and preserved 'respectfully' in agreement with the rock star's relatives and then stored 'with the utmost care at a secure location, ensuring they are protected and treated with dignity'. The council said: 'In due course, they will be passed on to the Osbourne family, so they may keep them as a lasting reminder of the public's affection and support.' In a statement released through the city council, the Osbourne family said: 'We are deeply moved by the heartfelt tributes that have been placed at the Black Sabbath Bridge and at the Black Sabbath mural on Navigation Street in recent days. 'These expressions of remembrance reflect the profound impact that Ozzy had on the city and its people, as well as fans from around the world - BIRMINGHAM FOREVER!' Ozzy is pictured here with his wife Sharon Osbourne in Beverly Hills, California, in July 2011 Ozzy was born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, and dropped out of school at the age of 15. After serving two months in prison for burglary, he decided to pursue his love of music. By 1970, Black Sabbath - originally going by the name of Earth - had gained a huge following in the US and UK with the release of their first album. Ozzy quit the band in 1978 and four years later divorced his first wife Thelma Mayfair, with whom he had two children, amid his ongoing substance abuse problems. He went on to marry second wife Sharon, who helped him transform into a successful solo artist and the couple had three children together. Ozzy gained a whole new audience of fans with the family's reality TV show The Osbournes in 2001. He and his wife, Sharon Osbourne, bought their 250-acre estate, known as Welders House in 1993. According to the insider, it was a place they often 'escaped' to when they needed a break from fame during the height of his career. Ozzy announced that he planned moved back to Welders House permanently in 2022 after years of spending most of his time living in Los Angeles. At the time, he had the home revamped, adding bat boxes, as well as a 'rehabilitation wing' following his Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2020. But his battle with Parkinson's and a crippling fall that exacerbated his old quad bike injury are thought to have delayed his return to the UK. Kelly spoke about how well Ozzy was doing in a poignant last interview just two weeks before he died. Just two days before she got engaged to Sid Wilson at Ozzy's final performance with his band in Villa Park, Birmingham, Kelly said her father was feeling 'amazing'. She said: 'My dad is amazing! He's so excited for his final show on Saturday. There is all the nerves and all the excitement. 'He's sailing through everything, and the rehearsals have been incredible. It's all about him. It's going to be a very emotional moment.'
Daily Mail
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Alfie Wise dead at 82: Burt Reynolds' co-star and friend passes away
Alfie Wise has died at the age of 82. He passed of natural causes on July 22 at the Thomas H. Corey Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Palm Beach, Florida, his fiancee Stephanie Bliss, told The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday. The Hollywood movie and TV actor was best known as a good friend and costar of '70s icon Burt Reynolds. The Pennsylvania native worked with Reynolds on 1974's The Longest Yard, 1977's Smokey And The Bandit, 1978's Hooper, 1981's The Cannonball Run, 1981's Paternity, 1983's Stroker Ace and 1984's City Heat. And Wise appeared on Reynolds' TV shows BL Stryker and Evening Shade. Apart from Reynolds' films, Wise appeared in Midway (1976), Swashbuckler (1976), Hot Stuff (1979), Rad (1986) and Catherine's Grove (1997). And Wise also appeared on several popular TV shows such as Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, The Jeffersons, The Sandy Duncan Show and Tour of Duty. 'He loved his friends, and he really kept us very close,' Wise said of Reynolds in an interview with The New York Daily News shortly after Reynolds' death in 2018. 'His films were like an ongoing block party. 'I think the audience caught on to that. You always knew you were going to have a great time with a Burt Reynolds movie.' He also served as Reynolds' assistant during their many years together. 'I've been very lucky to get to know and work with such a good friend,' he said in the late '70s in a story published in his hometown Altoona Mirror. 'Burt is one of the true gentlemen in the business as well as a caring and warm man.' Wise was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He attended Keith Jr. High School and Altoona Area High School, graduating in 1960. Next was college at Pennsylvania State University which was followed by serving in the United States Navy. He began his screen career in 1972, appearing in the television film Call Her Mom. In the same year, he appeared in the sitcom television series The Sandy Duncan Show. Later in his career, in 1983, Wise starred as paramedic Sidney Pacelli in the ABC medical drama television series Trauma Center, starring along with James Naughton, Jack Bannon, Lou Ferrigno, Wendie Malick and Dorian Harewood. He retired from acting in 2000 and became a real estate agent in Jupiter, Florida.
The Independent
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- The Independent
Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack, report says, citing death certificate
Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack and had coronary artery disease in addition to suffering from Parkinson's disease for years, his death certificate said. The singer had suffered from coronary artery disease as well as Parkinson's, according to the certificate filed at a register office in London and obtained by The New York Times on Tuesday. Osbourne died on July 22 at 76. An email from The Associated Press requesting confirmation from the registry office in Hillingdon Council in northwest London, which covers the district where the Black Sabbath singer was reportedly officially pronounced dead, was not immediately returned. Osbourne's representatives didn't immediately return the AP's emailed requests for comment. The document was submitted by Osbourne's daughter Aimée Osbourne the New York Times reported. Osbourne died of '(a) Out of hospital cardiac arrest (b) Acute myocardial infarction (c) Coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease with autonomic dysfunction (Joint Causes),' the certificate states. Osbourne, also a somewhat unexpected reality TV star, announced in 2020 that he had Parkinson's disease after suffering a fall. In announcing his death, his family asked for privacy and said that he was with relatives when he died. Fans came out in droves from across the country to mourn his death in his hometown of Birmingham last week. Osbourne had his final show there just weeks before his death, as admirers watched the heavy metal icon perform while seated on a black throne. 'I don't know what to say, man, I've been laid up for like six years. You have no idea how I feel — thank you from the bottom of my heart,' Osbourne said during his performance. 'You're all … special. Let's go crazy, come on.'
