During the private funeral of Ozzy Osbourne today, held at his vast estate in Buckinghamshire, England, attendees were welcomed by a lighthearted and humorous floral tribute. This vibrant arrangement, positioned elegantly by the serene banks of a lake on the expansive 250-acre property, boldly proclaimed: “OZZY F—ING OSBOURNE.” This tribute reflects the rock legend’s unique personality and larger-than-life presence, serving not only as a memorial but also as a celebration of his extraordinary life.

Among the mourners were notable figures from the music industry, including former Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde, Rob Zombie, Corey Taylor from Slipknot, and Marilyn Manson. Together, they joined Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy’s devoted widow, along with their children, Jack, Kelly, and Aimee, as well as Ozzy’s son Louis from a previous marriage, in bidding farewell to the iconic artist. His fellow Black Sabbath bandmates, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward, were also expected to pay their respects, alongside music legends like Elton John and James Hetfield and Robert Trujillo from Metallica.

Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22 at the age of 76, following an extensive battle with various health issues. The funeral service occurred a day after his hearse made a poignant journey through his hometown of Birmingham, where it was met by a vast crowd estimated in the tens of thousands. In the lead-up to the burial, an array of flowers and heartfelt tributes began to gather outside the grounds of Osbourne’s estate, illustrating the deep impact he had on his fans and the music community.

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Emerging artist Yungblud, a recent friend of Osbourne’s, was invited to deliver a reading during the service. A dedicated music stage was constructed beside the lake to honor Ozzy’s musical legacy. Zakk Wylde arrived at the event with his guitar in hand, ready to celebrate the life of his friend. In previous conversations, Osbourne expressed his laid-back attitude toward his funeral music preferences, stating, “I honestly don’t care what they play at my funeral.” He humorously mentioned that a mix of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle, and the whimsical ‘We are the Diddymen’ would suffice if it brought joy to those attending. Osbourne emphasized wanting the event to be a celebration of life rather than a somber affair, reflecting his vibrant spirit.

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