Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer, dies aged 76

[Michie]

• Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne dies in the UK at the age of 76
• "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," a statement from his family reads
• Osbourne was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019 and played Black Sabbath's farewell gig in his home city of Birmingham earlier this month
• It was a joyful day - and fortunate in hindsight that he was able to go out on a high, writes BBC entertainment reporter Ian Youngs
• Metallica, Ronnie Wood and Yungbludlead the way in tributes, as Black Sabbath simply say: "Ozzy Forever"
• Ozzy was known for energetic and controversial live shows, including the time he bit the head off a bat, as many fans also got to know him through MTV reality TV show The Osbournes

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Ozzy Osbourne death: Black Sabbath singer dies aged 76, his family announces

Osbourne's family says he was "surrounded by love" when he died, just weeks after his farewell gig in his home city of Birmingham.

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[RileyG]

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. +

 

[Tuur]

I hope things were well between him and God. Only God knows the answer to that.

 

[ozso]

It was being said it was a miracle he was still alive more than ten years ago, considering the lifestyle he had lead. It's said that he identified as a Christian and expressed belief in God.

 

[mourningdove~]

I hope things were well between him and God. Only God knows the answer to that.

Yep. In the end, only God knows a man's heart.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1782615355675456

 

[FaithT]

Yep. In the end, only God knows a man's heart.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1782615355675456

I read that Ozzy was a Christian but Sharon was open to all faiths.

 

[RileyG]

It was being said it was a miracle he was still alive more than ten years ago, considering the lifestyle he had lead. It's said that he identified as a Christian and expressed belief in God.

Yes. He was a member of The Church of England- an Anglican.

 

[Tuur]

Please: Everyone please understand that I don't know how Ozzy Osbourne stood with God and won't claim anything about him. I only want to say that church membership isn't an indication of whether someone is a Christian. It only means someone is a member of a church.

Again, I'm not saying anything about Osbourne's spiritual state. I'm only saying that being a member of a church is simply being a member of a church, no more, no less.

 

[RileyG]

Please: Everyone please understand that I don't know how Ozzy Osbourne stood with God and won't claim anything about him. I only want to say that church membership isn't an indication of whether someone is a Christian. It only means someone is a member of a church.

Again, I'm not saying anything about Osbourne's spiritual state. I'm only saying that being a member of a church is simply being a member of a church, no more, no less.

It’s up to God. He did pray before every concert, apparently.

 

[FaithT]

It’s up to God. He did pray before every concert, apparently.

He also identified as a Christian, or so I’ve read. So is Alice Cooper. I know Alice Cooper is.

 

[DragonFox91]

Please: Everyone please understand that I don't know how Ozzy Osbourne stood with God and won't claim anything about him. I only want to say that church membership isn't an indication of whether someone is a Christian. It only means someone is a member of a church.

Again, I'm not saying anything about Osbourne's spiritual state. I'm only saying that being a member of a church is simply being a member of a church, no more, no less.

You are right, also a lot of these 'Christians' the extent of their identification as a Christian is do unto others & that's it, & that's no different then what a false religion teaches. Christianity does not teach you are a Christian b/c you agree w/ Jesus do unto others & it does not teach you are a Christian b/c you went to church growing up

 

[RileyG]

He also identified as a Christian, or so I’ve read. So is Alice Cooper. I know Alice Cooper is.

Yes. Alice Cooper belongs to the evangelical covenant church which is an offshoot of Lutheranism. Founded by Swedish Lutherans.

 

[mourningdove~]

From BBC Birmingham today:

Ozzy Osbourne's cortege will travel through Birmingham on Wednesday, pausing at the Black Sabbath Bridge which has become a shrine to the Black Sabbath legend. Ozzy's family will visit the bridge on Broad Street at 1pm to see the bouquets and read messages that fans have left after the death of the 76-year-old.

 

[mourningdove~]

How To Watch Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Procession On Wednesday​

Late metal legend Ozzy Osbourne takes a final trip down the streets of his hometown Wednesday during a planned public funeral procession in Birmingham, England.

The procession takes place at 1 p.m. local time (8 a.m. EST/7 a.m. CST), ahead of a private funeral service, according to multiple media outlets. Osbourne’s hearse plans to travel down Broad Street, a main artery of the city that includes a bridge and bench dedicated to the singer’s trendsetting band, Black Sabbath.

Osbourne died last week at age 76. His death came less than a month after an emotional farewell concert that included a reunited Black Sabbath performance, plus tributes to Osbourne from some of the biggest names in metal – a genre he helped shape in the early 1970s and beyond.

“It was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of a private family funeral. We know how much this moment will mean to his fans," Birmingham mayor Zafar Iqbal told British media.

Local band Bostin Brass plans to provide music for the procession, according to The Guardian. The publication also reports that rock singer Yungblud and members of Black Sabbath plan to participate.

Those wanting to view the procession can tune-in via a livestream camera located at Black Sabbath bridge.

Fans from around the globe traveled to the bridge in the wake of Osbourne’s death, covering the landmark in hand-written letters, flowers and other memorabilia.

The camera can be accessed via blacksabbathbench.co.uk. The website requests viewers share an email address before accessing the livestream.

How To Watch Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Procession On Wednesday

A funeral procession for Ozzy Osbourne takes place this week in Birmingham, England. Here’s how to watch.

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