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Ozzy Osbourne’s quirky funeral requests uncovered

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The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne’s spirit of defiance changed music forever

Ozzy Osbourne’s death is not just the passing of another rock star. It marks the end of an era – the fading of a figure who helped shape an entire music genre and subculture.

The Conversation

“Ozzy, we love you, wherever you’re going.” Watch Coldplay pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by covering Black Sabbath classic Changes

Coldplay dedicate their show at the Nissan Stadium in Nashville to the "gift to the world who was Ozzy Osbourne"

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From drugs, despondency and dead bats to celebrity status and heavy metal godfather, the rollercoaster story of Ozzy Osbourne's solo career

After his turbulent exit from Black Sabbath, it turned out Ozzy's wild story was only just beginning

Metal Hammer

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath helped cement my love of vinyl – RIP the Prince of Darkness

An ode, to one of music’s greats – your legacy extended far beyond metal

What Hi-Fi?

“Goodbye, dear friend. So glad we got to do it one last time”: Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward pay tribute to the Prince of Darkness

Iommi, Butler and Ward reflect on the passing of their Black Sabbath bandmate, who has died aged 76

Guitar World

Alison Hammond reveals regret over unread text from Jack Osbourne after Ozzy’s death

Alison Hammond has revealed how missing one text meant that she didn’t get to see Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath gig in Birmingham.

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“Ozzy changed the world. For millions of people, it’s nearly impossible to imagine where we might be if he hadn’t”: Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025 – the guitar world pays tribute

Zakk Wylde, Tom Morello, Yungblud, Slash, Ronnie Wood and more have all come out to remember the life and legacy of the legendary singer

Guitar World

Ozzy Osbourne’s bandmates and fans pay tribute: ‘You’re forever in my heart’

The Black Sabbath frontman’s death was announced by his family on July 22.

Evening Standard

"I can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother": The remaining members of Black Sabbath lead the tributes to Ozzy Osbourne, as Elton John and Tom Morello also offer their condolences

The stars come out in force for Osbourne, who’s passing comes just three weeks after his final triumphant Back to the Beginning mega-gig

MusicRadar

Ozzy Osbourne's heart monitored '15 times a day' before his death

Ozzy Osbourne was closely monitored by doctors in the weeks before his death to make sure he was fit enough to perform at the final Black Sabbath gig.

BANG Premier

Microsoft says Chinese hackers ‘exploited vulnerabilities’ in software servers

The tech giant said the hackers breached its SharePoint document software servers to target major firms and government agencies.

Evening Standard

‘I couldn’t live without her’: A timeline of ‘soulmates’ Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s relationship

The Prince of Darkness first met his wife in 1970 when her father was Black Sabbath’s manager

The Independent UK

Prince of Darkness mourned by fans on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Fans gathered around Ozzy Osbourne’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, leaving flowers and candles in tribute to the late rock singer.

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The Independent UK

Gene Simmons ‘chokes up’ while paying tribute to ‘singular’ Ozzy Osbourne

Kiss frontman stumbled over his words while remembering the Black Sabbath rock star

Bored Panda

“The Guts It Took For Him To Get Through That Final Concert”: People Remember Ozzy Osbourne

Black Sabbath members and fellow rockers shared emotional messages about Ozzy Osbourne following the music legend's passing.

BANG Premier

Billy Idol believes Ozzy Osbourne 'went out his way'

Billy Idol is convinced his friend Ozzy Osbourne "went out his way" following his death aged 76 but he's still "in shock" to have lost the rocker just two weeks after his huge farewell gig with Black Sabbath.

Evening Standard

Alice Cooper says Ozzy Osbourne was ‘unmatched showman and cultural icon’

Cooper, 77, paid tribute to the Black Sabbath frontman following the news of his death on Tuesday evening.

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The Independent UK

Black Sabbath, Metallica and Elton John lead tributes to ‘unmatched showman’ Ozzy Osbourne

Fellow legends of heavy metal along with stars of music, film and TV are honouring the British rocker following his death aged 76

The Independent UK

How Ozzy Osbourne invented modern reality TV: ‘He was the one that took all the risks’

IN FOCUS: The Black Sabbath frontman, who has died at the age of 76, became an unlikely television sensation in the 2000s, with an MTV reality show chronicling his family revealing him to be a funny, sweary, technology-challenged ‘teddy bear’. Kevin E G Perry looks back on a series that…

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne flung open hell’s musical gates – and changed the world

TRIBUTE: The Black Sabbath frontman personified metal as a raving, hell-bound lunatic, fully devoted to the nightmarish conceit. He sang of black masses and apocalyptic iron men with genuine menace and soul-staring intensity, a wild-eyed wolfman with a liver of steel. Mark Beaumont pays his respects

International Business Times UK

Randy Rhoads Death Remembered Along With Ozzy Osbourne: Who Is He And What Role Did He Play In The Rockstar's Career?

Randy Rhoads's tragic death is remembered as Ozzy Osbourne reflects on the guitarist's legacy and how he shaped his solo career.

BANG Premier

Ozzy Osbourne's Black Sabbath's bandmates have lost their 'brother'

Ozzy Osbourne's Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward have declared they have lost their "brother" and insisted "there won't ever be another like him".

International Business Times UK

Ozzy Osbourne Revealed the Real Reason He Bit the Bat's Head Off — And Why He Regretted It

Ozzy Osbourne revealed he mistook a real bat for a toy before biting its head off in 1982, a moment he later regretted as it overshadowed his music legacy.

The Guardian - AU

Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath bandmates remember their friend: ‘There won’t ever be another like him’

Tony Iommi, Terence ‘Geezer’ Butler and Bill Ward, who formed the band with the singer in 1968, reflect on being ‘four kids from Aston’ after his death

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