Ozzy Osbourne’s Son Louis Shares “Inspiring” Moment From Dad’s Funeral

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Louis Osbourne knows The Prince of Darkness was a light to many people.  

Jack Osbourne, 50, said he was overwhelmed by the huge turnout at his father’s public funeral in July. The event, honoring the late Ozzy Osbourne’s life, left him speechless, especially seeing so many fans pay their respects.

Louis remembered telling his brother Jack Osbourne on the “Trying Not To Die” podcast that the crowd at the parade was much larger than he expected. Since he still lives in Birmingham, he knew the route and anticipated only a few rows of people for about half a kilometer before they reached the Black Sabbath bridge.

However, the turnout at the procession was bigger than he expected. 

Oh my god, just thinking about it gives me chills! It was absolutely unreal, seriously insane. Everywhere you looked, people were doing the most to catch a glimpse – scaling lampposts, practically hanging off buildings, even standing on top of bus shelters! It was breathtaking, truly awe-inspiring. And when we all got out to pay our respects and lay down flowers? The crowd just kept going – it stretched for half a mile, easily! I’ll never forget it.

Thousands of fans are said to have gathered on the streets of Birmingham to show their support. Following that, Ozzy Osbourne and his family – including Sharon Osbourne, 73, and their children Aimee, 42, Kelly, 41, and Jack, 40 – held a private memorial service for him at their home.

Although Louis was aware people admired his father, the late Ozzy Osbourne (who passed away on July 22nd at 76 after a fight with Parkinson’s disease), the overwhelming show of support truly highlighted just how iconic he was.

He said the experience had been surprisingly grounding, and then shared how much Ozzy’s music meant to him personally. While he enjoyed Ozzy’s solo career, he’s always been a bigger fan of Black Sabbath – their music is deeply ingrained in him. He’s now fully realized just how significant Ozzy’s influence has been on culture.

Louis isn’t the only Osbourne family member reflecting on Ozzy’s life. Sharon revealed that King Charles III, age 77, contacted them after Ozzy passed away.

She explained on the November 12th episode of The Osbournes podcast that he’s a wonderful person, and not just because he reached out after Ozzy’s passing. She believes if he took the time to do that for their family, he likely does the same for countless others.

She explained that he’s a genuinely kind person. He’s gone above and beyond for Ozzy over the years, even when it wasn’t required – like for Ozzy’s birthday and when he was hospitalized after the motorcycle accident. She emphasized that he’s a truly good and considerate man.

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The metal band posted an old photo of Ozzy Osbourne with just a broken heart emoji as the caption.

I’m absolutely heartbroken. He wasn’t just a musical icon, he was a genuinely wonderful person and a true pioneer. He’s earned his place among the all-time greats, a legend through and through. And beyond all that, he was one of the funniest people I’ve ever known – I’ll miss his humor so much. My heart goes out to Sharon and his whole family; I’m sending them all my love and deepest condolences.

“Love Live The Oz,” he wrote. “Rest In Melody.”

He shared a photo with Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, writing, “Love you @ozzyosbourne! Sending all my aloha to @sharonosbourne and family. So grateful. Rest in peace.”

The rapper posted on X, expressing deep sadness over the loss of Ozzy Osbourne. He shared that they had a long history together and he was honored to witness Osbourne’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction last year. He sent his condolences and prayers to Sharon, their children, and the entire family, offering a final farewell.

A member of the band Def Leppard wrote about Ozzy Osbourne, calling him “one of the greatest rock legends to ever live.” They announced that upcoming shows would be dedicated to him, and sent their deepest sympathies to Sharon Osbourne and the entire Osbourne family. They thanked Ozzy for his incredible impact on music and wished him peace.

He posted on X, “RIP Ozzy.” He noted this came shortly after Black Sabbath’s recent farewell concert, adding, “So sad… I think they were the creators of heavy metal.”

You know, working with Ozzy was just a joy. He was such a genuinely kind person and always game to play around with his iconic persona. He truly was a legend, and honestly, the music landscape would be completely different without his incredible influence. It’s so sad to say goodbye – rest in peace, Ozzy.

Alongside a video of Sharon and Billy Corgan, the band wrote, “We [heart] you too, Ozzy.”

In a statement for the band, lead guitarist Mike McCready shared the story of when he first heard Black Sabbath as a high school student.

 

He described ‘War Pigs’ as both frightening and captivating, explaining that Ozzy Osbourne’s voice transported him to another world – a welcome escape. When the ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ album was released, he immediately became a fan, and expressed gratitude for Ozzy’s music, saying it enriches life’s journey.

I’ll never forget how much we all loved Ozzy Osbourne while filming Little Nicky. Seriously, no matter where we were – hanging out in basements with my brothers, messing around in the woods with friends, road trips, parties, even football practice or sleepovers – if you wanted to instantly boost the energy, you put on some Ozzy! He was just the coolest, and we all felt the same way.

What an incredible talent and the impact he had on me—and countless others—was immense. He portrayed a wonderfully unique character, someone who felt both familiar and raw, speaking to the hidden parts of ourselves. He embodied the energy of a circus, the depth of theatre, and the power of love and loyalty, truly a relatable and gifted individual.

The Rolling Stones’ guitarist expressed deep sadness upon learning of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing. They remembered his final concert at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham as a beautiful farewell.

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2025-11-19 21:49