Sir Elton John, Ronnie Wood, the Rolling Stones guitarist, and former football player Sir David Beckham have all paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on Tuesday.
Sir Elton John has said Ozzy Osbourne was a “huge trailblazer” who “secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods”.
He joined Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and other famous faces in paying tribute to the Black Sabbath singer after his death on Tuesday. Sir Elton posted on Instagram: “So sad to hear the news of Ozzy Osbourne passing away.
A true legend, he was a close friend and a major trailblazer who made his name in the pantheon of rock gods. One of the funniest people I’ve ever met was also him. He will be sorely missed. I extend my love and condolences to Sharon and the family. “Elton xx”
Wood and Osbourne performed at Black Sabbath’s final concert earlier this month at Villa Park in Birmingham. He wrote on X: “I’m so sorry to learn Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. What a lovely goodbye performance did he deliver at Birmingham’s Back To The Beginning?
Singer Yungblud, who sang Black Sabbath’s Changes at the Back To The Beginning farewell concert on July 5, said he was “heartbroken” by the news and called Osbourne “the greatest of all time”.
He wrote in a social media post, “I didn’t think you would leave as soon the last time we met because you were so full of life and your laughter filled the room.”
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In a post that brought up Lemmy’s friendship with Osbourne, the rock group Motorhead claimed to have lost a ” dear friend.” We lost our dear friend today, according to the message. Ozzy was a pioneer, a force of change in hard rock and metal, and a great person as well.
“Lemmy and Ozzy were brothers in arms who shared many adventures,” he said. “His loss is heartbreaking. We will always cherish and celebrate you, Ozzy, forever.
A photo of the band with Osbourne and a heartbreaking emoji appeared in a post on Metallica’s social media accounts, while AC/DC claimed Osbourne’s passing was a “great loss to all that loved him”
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Among the other stars paying tributes were former footballer Sir David Beckham, Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Queen guitarist Sir Brian May and US movie star Adam Sandler, who said he felt “so happy” that he was able to meet Osbourne.
The heavy metal vocalist who passed away on July 22 at the age of 76, according to Sir Brian, “was a glorious way to say goodbye” to him at his final concert earlier in the month.”
Jason Mamoa, an actor, shared a photo of himself with Osbourne and his wife Sharon on Instagram, captioning: “Love you Oziosbourne All my Aloha Sharon and Ohanna. I’m so grateful.
Justice Secretary and Birmingham Ladywood MP Shabana Mahmood said she was among those who celebrated Osbourne’s life and legacy just over two weeks ago.
Source: Mirror
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