Ozzy Osbourne had some very specific plans for his funeral ahead of his death on July 22, 2025.
The Black Sabbath frontman "was with his family and surrounded by love" when he passed away at the age of 76.
Final farewell
While there has been no public announcement about his funeral, Ozzy previously shared that he didn't want it to be a "mope-fest" but a "celebration".
"There'll be no harping on the bad times," he told The Times back in 2011.
© Getty Images"It's worth remembering that a lot of people see nothing but misery their whole lives, so by any measure, most of us in this country – especially rock stars like me – are very lucky."
He added: "That's why I don't want my funeral to be sad, I want it to be a time to say 'thanks.'"
When asked if he had considered the type of music that would be played, he said it didn't care as long as it made his loved ones "happy".
© Redferns"I honestly don't care what they play at my funeral; they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and We Are the Diddymen if it makes 'em happy – but I do want to make sure it’s a celebration, not a mope-fest," he explained.
Ever the prankster, Ozzy joked that there could be "the sound of knocking inside the coffin; or a video of me asking my doctor for a second opinion on his diagnosis of 'death'."
Ozzy appeared to have a change of heart about the music choices in 2016, as he told NME: "I really need a few more years to think this over, but probably something from Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band or Revolver.
© Getty Images"I definitely don't want my [expletive] greatest hits album – I never ever play that thing, I'm [expletive] embarrassed about it. And I definitely don't want a [expletive] happy song – I'm dead."
Ozzy's family announced his death in a personal statement on Tuesday that read: "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 was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time."
© Getty ImagesOzzy is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sharon Osbourne, and his children, Jack, Kelly, Aimee, Jessica, Louis, and Elliot. He shared Jessica and Louis with his ex-wife Thelma Riley, and he adopted her son Elliot from a previous relationship.
Ozzy's death comes on the heels of his farewell performance with the original Black Sabbath lineup, on July 5, the first time they had reunited in 20 years.
© Getty Images1. Meeting Sharon
Ozzy first met Sharon in 1970 when she was 18 years old and her father was managing his band, Black Sabbath. However, their romantic relationship didn't start until years later when Sharon took over managing Ozzy's career.
2. His first tattoo
His famous 'OZZY' tattoo on the knuckle of his left hand was done by himself.
3. Bat incident
In 1982, Ozzy bit the head off a bat while onstage. He later claimed he thought the animal was a rubber toy thrown to him by the crowd and never intended to hurt it.
4. Driver's license
Ozzy got his driver's license later in life when he was 60 years old. He had to take the test around 19 times to actually pass.
5. Taunting nickname
His nickname ''Ozzy'' was actually a taunt by his school friends growing up before it became his stage name.
The music world is also in mourning, with tributes pouring in from the likes of Sir Elton John, Lady Gaga, and more.
© Getty Images"So sad to hear the news of Ozzy Osbourne passing away," Elton shared on social media in the hour after the news broke of Ozzy's death.
"He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love. Elton xx."
Lady Gaga paid tribute to Ozzy by playing his iconic track "Crazy Train," as she waved goodbye to fans after her first MAYHEM Ball show in San Francisco.
