Sharon Osbourne's Final Act: Fulfilling Ozzy’s Last Wish in Private
SHARON OSBOURNE'S FINAL FAREWELL TO OZZY: ROCKSTAR'S SECRET WISHES AND FAMILY FEARS
In a shocking turn of events, Sharon Osbourne is set to fulfill her late husband Ozzy's most intimate wish when he takes his final bow. The Prince of Darkness may have passed away surrounded by love on July 22, but his family is still grappling with the reality of saying goodbye.
As thousands gathered in Birmingham for a public parade to pay their respects, Sharon and her children laid flowers and read tributes, giving fans a glimpse into the emotional farewell. But behind the scenes, sources close to the family have revealed that Sharon has been planning a private ceremony to lay Ozzy to rest on Thursday at their 350-acre Buckinghamshire estate.
The unusual resting place may raise eyebrows, but an unearthed extract from Ozzy's 2009 autobiography, I Am Ozzy, has revealed that he had expressed this desire years ago. In the book, Ozzy ponders the meaning of death and its inevitability: "Don't get me wrong: I don't worry about that kind of heavy-duty stuff on a daily basis... I've come to believe that everything in life is worked out in advance."
Ozzy's musings take a quirky turn as he reveals his wishes for his own funeral. In the extract, he confesses to Sharon: "Don't cremate me, whatever you do? I want to be put in the ground, in a nice garden somewhere, with a tree planted over my head." And what kind of tree would he like? A crabapple tree, so his kids can make wine out of him and get "pissed out of their heads."
In another bombshell revelation, Ozzy jokes about his own epitaph: "If I close my eyes, I can already see it: Ozzy Osbourne, born 1948. Died, whenever. He bit the head off a bat." The Prince of Darkness may have been known for his outrageous antics on stage, but it seems even in death, he wants to leave us laughing.
Sharon's friends had feared that she might not be strong enough to hold a larger, public service, and sources close to the family told thescholarlynote.com last week: "I don't know if she will feel strong enough to have a big memorial for all the people who want to say goodbye to him. We think she may want to bury him privately at home, in the garden."
But what about Ozzy's own wishes? Did he really want to be buried on their estate, and what kind of sendoff did he dream up? In an interview with The Times back in 2011, Ozzy revealed his vision for a funeral that was more celebration than mourning: "There'll be no harping on the bad times. 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."
Ozzy joked about wanting to play a prank at his own funeral, setting up a video of himself asking a doctor for a second opinion on his death. But when it came down to the music, he revealed that he would want A Day In The Life by The Beatles played instead of any of his own songs.
As the world mourns the loss of the Prince of Darkness, Sharon and her family will gather at their estate to say goodbye in an intimate ceremony. It's a fitting tribute to Ozzy's wishes, but one can't help wondering what secrets still lie buried beneath the surface.
Sources close to the family have revealed that Ozzy had discussed his funeral plans with Sharon on multiple occasions, and it seems she has taken his wishes to heart. But as we bid farewell to this rock legend, one question remains: will Ozzy's final wish be fulfilled in every detail?
In a poignant nod to her late husband, Sharon was seen holding onto Kelly's hand while weeping during the public parade in Birmingham on Wednesday. The crowd, sensing her distress, erupted into cheers and chants of "Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy, Oi, Oi, Oi!" as she threw up a double peace sign - a gesture that has become synonymous with the late metal star.
The family's decision to hold a private ceremony may raise eyebrows, but it seems they are determined to make their final farewell to Ozzy one of love and celebration. As we reflect on the life and legacy of the Prince of Darkness, one thing is certain: his memory will live on in our hearts, and his wishes for his funeral will be fulfilled in all its quirky glory.
A ROCKSTAR'S FINAL WISHES
In a shocking revelation, Ozzy's autobiography has revealed that he wanted to be buried in a nice garden with a tree planted over his head. But what kind of tree would he like? A crabapple tree, so his kids can make wine out of him and get "pissed out of their heads."
The Prince of Darkness also joked about his own epitaph: "If I close my eyes, I can already see it: Ozzy Osbourne, born 1948. Died, whenever. He bit the head off a bat." It seems even in death, he wants to leave us laughing.
Ozzy's family has revealed that they are planning a private ceremony on Thursday at their 350-acre Buckinghamshire estate. But what about his own wishes? Did he really want to be buried on their estate, and what kind of sendoff did he dream up?
In an interview with The Times back in 2011, Ozzy revealed his vision for a funeral that was more celebration than mourning: "There'll be no harping on the bad times. 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."
Ozzy joked about wanting to play a prank at his own funeral, setting up a video of himself asking a doctor for a second opinion on his death. But when it came down to the music, he revealed that he would want A Day In The Life by The Beatles played instead of any of his own songs.
As we bid farewell to this rock legend, one question remains: will Ozzy's final wish be fulfilled in every detail? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - his memory will live on in our hearts, and his wishes for his funeral will be remembered for generations to come.