A Wimbledon Surprise: Susan Boyle Delivers Emotional Performance Mid-Match, Dedicates Song to Princess Kate

In a rare and touching moment during one of the most prestigious events in British sport, singer Susan Boyle stunned the crowd at Wimbledon’s Centre Court with an impromptu performance that left the audience — and even royalty — visibly moved.

Boyle appeared during a break in the Ladies’ Singles Final, dressed in an elegant pearl-white ensemble with a matching wide-brimmed hat. At first, many assumed her presence was ceremonial. But when she turned toward the Royal Box and noticed the Princess of Wales seated there, everything changed.

With a soft but steady voice, Susan addressed the crowd:
“It is such an honor to sing in front of our future Queen… and on this historic grass, I would like to dedicate this song to her.”

Without a backing track or stage lights, Boyle began to sing “I Dreamed a Dream” — the very song that catapulted her to global fame more than 15 years ago. Her voice, raw and resonant, drifted across the stadium like a prayer.

For a few suspended moments, Centre Court fell completely silent. Athletes paused their warmups. Spectators leaned forward. In the Royal Box, Princess Kate pressed her hand to her chest, her eyes visibly glistening as she listened.

By the time Susan reached the song’s crescendo, the emotion was unmistakable. A wave of applause erupted — not scattered or polite, but thunderous and heartfelt. Princess Kate stood first, leading the ovation, followed by thousands rising to their feet across the iconic stadium.

The cheers grew louder, and the crowd began chanting her name:
“Susan! Susan!”

Some fans waved Union Jacks high above their heads. Others clapped in rhythm, their energy spilling over onto the players, who smiled and nodded from the sidelines. For a moment, it wasn’t about tennis. It was about gratitude, unity, and the quiet power of music.

One of the finalists, seen mouthing “wow,” gave a subtle thumbs-up in Susan’s direction — a gesture that perfectly captured the collective awe.

When the final note faded and Susan bowed modestly at midcourt, it felt like a victory all its own. She had reminded everyone, even in the heart of fierce competition, of something deeper:
Dreams matter. Emotion endures. And grace never goes out of style.

After the match, when asked about the moment, Princess Kate simply said with a smile:
“It was a gift — one I’ll treasure for a very long time.”

On the night of July 22, in the middle of Andrea Bocelli’s “Echoes of Light” tour at Madison Square Garden, the lights suddenly dimmed after the opening symphony. Whispers spread through the 35,000-strong audience—but no one could have predicted what was coming next.

Celine Dion stepped onto the stage. No glitter. No golden microphone. Dressed in a simple black gown with her hair in a low, quiet bun, she stood beneath the soft spotlight. Not a sound from the audience. Just stunned, reverent silence.

Andrea Bocelli turned to her, gave a small nod.

The orchestra transitioned seamlessly into the haunting first chords of “Mama, I’m Coming Home” — Ozzy Osbourne’s most tender and human ballad.

And then, the unthinkable:
Celine began to sing — softly, steadily, with a voice equal parts sorrow and strength.
Bocelli joined in for the chorus, singing in Italian, his tenor filling the room with mournful grace. It felt like two souls — one from Canada, one from Italy — were holding hands across a bridge of grief, calling out to a third: the Prince of Darkness himself.

Behind them, a black-and-white image of Ozzy Osbourne faded into view on the LED screen — not as a rocker, but as a man, quiet-eyed, staring into eternity.

No one screamed. No one clapped.
Instead, thousands of people wiped their eyes in silence, holding their breath as if afraid to interrupt the moment.

That night, New York wasn’t just a city —
It became a cathedral of goodbye, built not with bricks, but with melody and memory.

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Sandringham Estate, July 22, 2025 — The summer night was warm, the air filled with laughter, and the royal grounds at Sandringham Estate were glowing under golden lights as Michael Bublé serenaded over 35,000 fans with his smooth jazz vocals.

No one expected what would happen next.

As the second half of the concert began, Michael received the heartbreaking news backstage: Ozzy Osbourne, the godfather of heavy metal, had passed away earlier that evening at age 76, surrounded by family at his Buckinghamshire home.

 “I Can’t Pretend I Didn’t Hear It…”

Moments later, Bublé returned to the stage — but everything had changed. His usually charming smile was gone. His eyes were red-rimmed.

He stepped up to the microphone, paused for a breath, and then spoke softly:

“I just heard something… and I can’t pretend I didn’t hear it. Tonight is about music, but it’s also about the people who gave us the courage to sing in the first place. We just lost one of them.”

The audience, sensing the shift in tone, grew still.

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 The Mashup That No One Saw Coming

Without another word, Bublé walked to his piano, now illuminated by a single spotlight. His tuxedo jacket rustled as he sat down slowly. Then, in a key lower than usual, he began to play the familiar intro to “Home”, his ballad about longing, absence, and the ache of belonging.

But as he reached the chorus — instead of the original lyrics — he modulated. Seamlessly, almost hauntingly, he slid into “Mama, I’m Coming Home”, Ozzy Osbourne’s emotional farewell ballad from 1991.

It was a moment no one anticipated — a jazz singer channeling a heavy metal legend through pure emotion.

 35,000 People. No Applause. Just Silence.

The entire crowd fell silent. No phones were held up. No fans shouted. Even the ambient hum of the summer evening seemed to hush itself.

“There were no fireworks, no visuals, no backing track,” one attendee later posted on social media. “Just a man, a piano, and a voice saying goodbye for all of us.”

Several fans were visibly in tears. Some sat down on the grass, holding each other. One child in the front row clutched her father’s hand and whispered, “Why is he sad?”

 A Farewell Across Genres

Ozzy and Bublé had never shared a stage. They didn’t belong to the same world — one the velvet crooner of modern swing, the other the dark prince of heavy metal. And yet, in that moment, their music converged at the deepest place of all: home.

When the final notes faded into the night sky, Bublé stayed quiet for several seconds. Then, he leaned into the microphone, voice barely audible:

“Rest well, Ozzy. We’re all just trying to find our way home.”

 A Gentle Goodbye for a Loud Legacy

In a concert that was meant to entertain, Michael Bublé gave the audience something else: a sacred moment of mourning.

He didn’t need pyrotechnics. He didn’t need a full orchestra. All he needed was his voice, a piano, and a heart broken by the loss of a legend.

That night at Sandringham wasn’t just a concert. It became something far more unforgettable —
a jazz ballad turned requiem.

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The Duchess of Cambridge seemed to be showing her thrifty side yesterday by wearing a McQueen coat she previously wore on three high profile occasions.

However, it seems that the Duchess makes a point of re-wearing her old outfits to weddings for a very important reason – so as not to upstage the bride.

Mother-of-three Kate, 36, has the ability to grab headlines with her outfits, and the clothes she wears can easily spark a shopping frenzy and sell out in hours.

So it seems that the royal is careful not to draw too much attention to herself by turning up in an ensemble that fans have already seen at least once before.

The savvy royal used the same trick when she attended the wedding of Zara Phillips to rugby player Mike Tindall in July 2011 three months after she married Prince William.

Newlywed Kate was still very much the centre of attention following her own nuptials, but she deflected the limelight by wearing a Day Birger et Mikkelsen coat she had sported for Laura Parker Bowles’ wedding five years earlier.

The Duchess of Cambridge yesterday recycled a pale yellow Alexander McQueen coat for Harry and Meghan’s wedding – so as not to take any attention from the bride

The thrifty royal in a much-worn Day Birger et Mikkelsen coat for Laura Parker Bowles’ wedding in 2006, which she got out of the closet again for Zara and Mike Tindall’s marriage in 2011

Kate in a £36 Topshop dress during a visit to the opening of the Warner Bros Studios in April 2013. She recycled the same frock a month later to attend the wedding of William van Cutsem and Rosie Ruck Keene

During her pregnancy with Prince George the Duchess attended the wedding of William van Cutsem and Rosie Ruck Keene, again knowing that all eyes would be on her bump in anticipation of the birth of her first child.

She chose a very low key outfit in the form of a £38 polka dot dress from Topshop she had worn a month earlier to visit the opening of the Warner Bros Studios in Hertfordshire.

Yesterday, Kate wore a primrose yellow silk tailored coat by Alexander McQueen – the label behind her own wedding gown – that she’s previously worn on no less than three high profile occasions.

She was first seen in the designer piece for the christening of Princess Charlotte back in July 2015, and then wore it again a year later for the Trooping of the Colour in June 2016.

At the Order of the Garter ceremony in 2011, the Duchess wore a pale grey coat by Katherine Hooker, which she got out of the wardrobe a year later in June 2012 for the wedding of William’s cousin Emily McCorquodale to James Hutt

The Duchess of Cambridge yesterday showed off a new accessory in the form of a dazzling citrine ring on her right hand

She was seen most recently wearing it at the Passchendaele commemoration service during a visit to Belgium back in July last year.

And Kate, who gave birth to her third child, Prince Louis, less than a month ago, wore her investment piece once again today at the wedding of the year, teaming it with an oversized Philip Treacy hat and Jimmy Choo heels.

However the Duchess was wearing something new in the form of a dazzling citrine ring on her right hand.

It was a royal wedding watched by millions, but some of the most meaningful moments happened off-camera — and in silence.

On May 19, 2018, as Meghan Markle made her way down the aisle to marry Prince Harry, the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, arrived quietly, dressed in a soft, familiar pale yellow Alexander McQueen coatdress — the exact same outfit she had worn to Princess Charlotte’s christening years earlier.

It wasn’t a coincidence.

Royal watchers now believe the choice was deliberate: a silent act of humility, ensuring that no headlines would be stolen from the bride. No bold new designer, no dazzling new hat. Kate’s appearance that day said one thing: “This is your moment.”

At the time, Meghan didn’t comment publicly. But now, seven years later, a personal note she wrote to Kate has been quietly uncovered — and it reveals just how much the gesture meant.

The letter, found during a private archiving project at Kensington Palace, is dated just days after the wedding. Written in Meghan’s distinct cursive on Windsor Palace stationery, it reads:

“Dear Catherine,

I know we never had a quiet moment that day — but I saw you. I saw the choice you made, and I’ll never forget it.

You taught me, in a single gesture, what it means to be gracious when the world is watching.

That kind of thoughtfulness doesn’t go unnoticed, not by women like me.

Thank you — for showing me how to enter this world with dignity, not noise.”

With warmth and respect,
Meghan

Royal aides say the letter was kept private at Meghan’s request. Only now, with both duchesses having carved very different public paths, has its existence quietly come to light.

Why now? Some insiders suggest it’s part of a growing effort to “restore warmth” between the women — or at least, remind the public that things weren’t always cold.

Others believe the leak may have been unintentional — or strategic.

Either way, the letter offers a rare, intimate window into a moment of mutual respect between two very different royal women — one seasoned, one newly arrived — who, for one day, were simply two women navigating impossible expectations with quiet grace.

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary rock star known both as a solo artist and frontman of Black Sabbath, has died. He was 76 years old.

The news of Ozzy’s death comes just weeks after his farewell show on July 5. During the performance, he reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.

“You’ve got no idea how I feel,” a teary-eyed Ozzy said during the show. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

According to PEOPLE, Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2003, but didn’t go public with his diagnosis until 2020; however, other publications state he was diagnosed in 2019. Ozzy also underwent multiple spinal surgeries over the years.

During a 2023 interview with Rolling Stone, Ozzy admitted his past drug and alcohol use likely contributed to his poor health in the later years of his life.

“I do count my lucky stars,” he said. “I don’t know why I’m still here and I do sometimes think I’m on borrowed time. I said to [his wife] Sharon the other day, ‘What a great f—— life we’ve had and what a great f—— experience.’”

Ozzy’s family confirmed the news of his death on July 22, 2025, in a statement issued to the U.K. Press Association. The statement, cited by NBC News and other outlets, read:

“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 [July 22]. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”

Ozzy’s music publicist also confirmed the news of his death with the BBC, stating Ozzy died in the UK.

Ozzy is survived by his wife, Sharon, and his six children: Jessica, Louis, Elliot, Aimee, Kelly, and Jack. He shares Jessica, Louis, and Elliot with his ex-wife, Thelma Riley, and shares Aimee, Kelly, and Jack with Sharon.

A Brief History Of Ozzy Osbourne’s Life & Career

John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne was born on December 3, 1948, in Marston Green, Warwickshire, England. In 1968, he joined the Polka Tulk Blues Band, which later changed its name to Earth before becoming Black Sabbath.

As the frontman of Black Sabbath, Ozzy delivered some of the most recognizable songs in rock and roll history, including “Iron Man,” “Paranoid,” and “War Pigs.”

Ozzy was fired from the band in 1979. But that didn’t end his career. He released his debut solo album in 1980, which contained his unforgettable hit “Crazy Train.”

As a solo artist, Ozzy released several now-iconic songs, including “Bark at the Moon,” “Mr. Crowley,” and “Flying High Again.”

Ozzy’s success started to wane in the ’90s. But he found new popularity as a reality TV star when his family’s show, The Osbournes, debuted on MTV in 2002. The show ran for four seasons until 2005.

Despite his health struggles, Ozzy continued to perform whenever possible, even though that wasn’t often in his later years. He also reflected on his legacy, telling Rolling Stone in 2002.

“I made a lot of people smile. I’ve also made a lot of people go, ‘Who the f— does this guy think he is?‘ I guarantee that if I was to die tonight, tomorrow it would be, ‘Ozzy Osbourne, the man who bit the head off a bat, died in his hotel room …’
I know that’s coming.”

He added, “But I’ve got no complaints. At least I’ll be remembered.”

The response was overwhelming when news broke that Ozzy would reunite with his Black Sabbath bandmates for one last show on July 5. The show sold out almost instantly. As NBC News details, 45,000 attended in person and 5.8 million watched online.

Ozzy was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006 and as a solo artist in 2024. Watch him speak at the 2024 Hall of Fame ceremony below.

“A Quiet Tribute, A Loud Legacy: How Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton Brought Diana’s Spirit Back to Life”

There are moments in royal history that do not need orchestration. No red carpets, no trumpets, no sweeping addresses to the public. Just the sound of summer wind rustling through roses, the hush of history whispering through a garden, and the soft grip of a mother holding her daughter’s hand. On July 1, 2025, that is exactly what unfolded at Kensington Palace.

It was Princess Diana’s 64th birthday. And this time, the tribute came not from pomp and protocol, but from her own legacy—alive and breathing in the form of Kate Middleton and 10-year-old Princess Charlotte.

The image released by the royal household was simple, yet profound: Kate and Charlotte, hand-in-hand before the statue of the late Princess of Wales, their expressions quiet, reflective, and full of emotional weight. For many, it was a deeply personal glimpse into a lineage of women bound by more than blood—by kindness, strength, and a shared understanding of what it means to love under the public eye.

No Words Were Spoken—But None Were Needed

There were no reporters. No stage. No curated press release beyond the photograph itself. But the symbolism was louder than any speech.

Kate, ever graceful, wore a soft blue Catherine Walker coat—a subtle tribute to one of Diana’s favorite designers. The choice was not fashion—it was memory made visible. Next to her, Charlotte looked every bit the poised young royal, mirroring her mother’s posture and presence. Yet behind the formality, there was something unmistakably intimate: a young girl learning not only about her grandmother, but about the legacy she may one day carry herself.

Charlotte never knew Diana. But she knows her through the stories told at bedtime, the black-and-white photographs in family albums, and the unspoken reverence with which her parents speak of “Granny Diana.”

This visit wasn’t choreographed. It was inherited. A sacred ritual passed from one generation of women to the next.

Meanwhile, A Son Carries the Flame Forward

While Kate and Charlotte honored Diana with quiet reflection, Prince William—Diana’s firstborn—honored her in action. That same day, the Prince of Wales was in Sheffield, leading a pivotal event for his Homewards initiative to combat homelessness across the UK.

It was a striking echo of his mother’s lifelong passion. Diana was often seen embracing those society had forgotten—AIDS patients in hospitals, the homeless on London’s streets, landmine survivors in Angola. Her compassion redefined the monarchy. Now, William carries that flame not as a shadow of his mother’s legacy—but as a continuation of it.

A Kensington Palace aide shared:

“William always says that his mother taught him to see the invisible people—the ones the world chooses to ignore. That’s what Homewards is about. It’s Diana’s heart beating through his work.”

A Statue, A Story, A Connection That Time Can’t Touch

The bronze statue of Princess Diana, unveiled in 2021 by Princes William and Harry on what would’ve been her 60th birthday, served as the backdrop for Kate and Charlotte’s visit. Surrounded by white roses—Diana’s favorite—the statue is more than a tribute. It’s a witness to how her life still shapes the palace grounds and the people who live there.

Standing in that garden, Charlotte reached up and touched her mother’s hand, then looked up at the statue. A photographer, hidden behind hedges, caught the moment just as the sunlight broke through the clouds—casting a golden glow across Diana’s likeness and the two generations before it.

The photo went viral within minutes. Not for scandal. Not for fashion. But because it reminded millions of what they loved most about Diana: her humanity. Her empathy. Her motherly warmth.

“She Would Be So Proud”

That was the sentiment echoed again and again in comment sections and on news broadcasts across the world.

“She would be so proud,” wrote one viewer.
“Charlotte standing there is like watching history fold in on itself. Diana’s story isn’t over—it’s just being told in new voices.”

Royal historian Eleanor Shaw commented on the deeper implications of the tribute:

“This wasn’t a photo-op. It was a teaching moment. Kate has always been intentional about how she raises her children. That moment in the garden wasn’t about Diana the Princess—it was about Diana the mother, the woman, the legacy.”

Beyond the Palace Walls

Back at Kensington, staff reportedly paused their routines. Gardeners stopped clipping rose bushes. A few housekeepers stood at the windows, watching. “There was a silence,” one said. “Not eerie. Just… sacred. Like even the building knew what was happening.”

Inside the palace, Charlotte later asked to read one of her grandmother’s speeches. She reportedly chose a line Diana once said during an award ceremony in 1993:

“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”

Legacy in Motion, Not Memory

Too often, tributes to Diana focus on her loss. But this one was about continuation. About seeds she planted that are now blossoming—in Kate’s compassion, William’s activism, and Charlotte’s curiosity.

And this was not the end.

Sources close to the Palace suggest that Princess Charlotte has recently begun piano lessons and has asked to learn one of Diana’s favorite songs—Elton John’s Your Song. If true, the music may be another thread weaving together the generations.

Three Generations, One Message

Kate, Charlotte, and Diana. Three women separated by time, but bound by something stronger than royal titles—by the will to live with heart in a world of scrutiny. In one moment, before one statue, three generations became one.

And the world, for just a moment, stopped to listen.

At sunrise on July 24, as the world mourned the loss of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, an unexpected royal gesture unfolded outside a historic church in London. Prince William and Princess Kate arrived quietly to pay their respects during the private funeral — no press, no formal procession, just grief shared under pale skies.

As mourners gathered around Ozzy’s casket draped in white lilies, all eyes turned when Princess Kate approached Kelly Osbourne — Ozzy’s daughter, unmistakable with her signature violet bob and black attire. In her hands, Kate carried a folded letter, a small bouquet, and a gleaming royal insignia.

Witnesses say the moment Kelly read the handwritten note, she froze. Then the tears came.

“Your father was a force of sound and soul,” the letter read. “In the quiet halls of the palace, we too played his music. Now, in his silence, we offer our deepest thanks — and this emblem — not just as a tribute, but as a sign that his voice changed more than music. It changed people. It changed us.”

With trembling hands, Kelly clutched the royal pin to her chest. No words, only a whispered promise: that the Osbourne name — and the music — would live on.

In a ceremony filled with pain and poetry, it was a letter from a princess that turned one daughter’s heartbreak into purpose.

This is the first picture of Prince William and Prince Harry‘s cousin Rosie Roche, who has tragically been found dead at the age of just 20.

The Durham University student was discovered by her mother Pippa and sister Agatha at her family home in rural Wiltshire

A firearm was found near to her body at the property in Norton. She had been packing for a trip away with friends, an inquest heard.

Rosie’s family have paid tribute to her, saying she was a ‘darling daughter’ to her parents Pippa and Hugh and an ‘incredible sister’ to Archie and Agatha.

A spokesman for the family said the 20-year-old ‘will be sorely missed’.

Emergency crews were pictured responding to a serious incident at the family home at around 1pm on Monday, July 14. An ambulance, three ambulance officers, two firearms officers and numerous local response officers were in attendance.

Rosie was the granddaughter of Princess Diana‘s uncle, the 5th Baron Fermoy, Edmund Roche, who killed himself in 1984 after suffering from a long bout of depression.

He was found dead aged just 45, from a gunshot at his home, Eddington House. His sister Frances was the mother of Princess Diana.

Last February, Thomas Kingston, the husband of royal Lady Gabriella Windsor, died with a gun found near his body at his parents’ home in the Cotswolds.

Rosie Roche pictured having fun with friends at Durham in January, where she was studying English. She has been found dead aged just 20

A spokesman for Prince William declined to comment.

An inquest into Rosie’s death at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner’s court was opened on Sunday and adjourned until October 25.

Coroner Grant Davies said police ‘have deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement’.

A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said on July 14: ‘This relates to the sudden death of a woman in her 20s.

‘There are no suspicious circumstances and our thoughts are with her family.

‘We would ask that their privacy is respected at this terrible time.’

Ms Roche had been studying for a degree in English Literature at Durham University.

An obituary published by the Yorkshire Post said: ‘Roche, Rosie Jeanne Burke. Died on Monday 14th July 2025.

‘Darling daughter of Hugh and Pippa, incredible sister to Archie and Agatha, Granddaughter to Derek and Rae Long.

‘Private family funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date.’

The death notice of Ms Roche also appeared in The Times newspaper.

Durham University has paid tribute today.

University College principal Professor Wendy Powers said Rosie had made a strong impression on both staff and students during her short time at Durham.

‘University College staff and students are extremely saddened by the tragic death of Rosie Roche,’ she said.

‘Rosie was a first year student studying for an English Literature degree. Rosie had settled into the University and College beautifully and had lots of friends.

‘She was loved for her creativity, energy, her love of books, poetry and travel among many other talents. She will be sorely missed.

‘Our thoughts and condolences are with Rosie’s family and friends, and we are offering support to those affected at this extremely difficult time.’

The student was a scion of the Barons Fermoy and the eldest child of (Edmund) Hugh Burke Roche, 53, and his wife the former Phillipa Kate Victoria Long.

Her grandfather was the 5th Baron Fermoy, Princess Diana’s uncle, who shot himself dead in 1984.

Last February, Thomas Kingston, royal Lady Gabriella Windsor’s husband, died from a head injury, with a gun found near his body at his parents’ home in the Cotswolds.

An inquest in January heard that he had been given several drugs to treat depression by a GP at the Royal Mews Surgery, a practice at Buckingham Palace, after having trouble sleeping following stress at work.

In the days leading up to his death, the former hostage negotiator turned financier had stopped taking any medication and toxicology tests showed caffeine and small amounts of sleeping tablet zopiclone in his system.

The coroner found that he took his own life while ‘suffering adverse effects of medication he had recently been prescribed’.

Ozzy passed away earlier this week, with his family confirming his death in a touching statement.

It read: “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. He was with his family and surrounded by love.

“We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”

Back in 2019, Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which is a progressive, neurological condition in which different areas of the brain become damaged over time.

While Ozzy’s funeral plans have not yet been released, he once explained that he didn’t want the occasion to be sad.

The family confirmed that Ozzy Osbourne passed away earlier this week (Harry How/Getty Images)

“There’ll be no harping on the bad times,” he wrote in a column for The Times back in 2011 when a fan wrote in asking about planning his own funeral.

“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.

“That’s why I don’t want my funeral to be sad, I want it to be a time to say ‘Thanks’.”

Ozzy also said he didn’t care what music they played, adding: “I honestly don’t care what they play at my funeral; they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle, and We Are the Diddymen if it makes ’em happy.”

Although, in a later interview with NME, Ozzy explained he would choose ‘A Day In The Life’ by The Beatles.

Sharon planned a touching tribute for Ozzy prior to his death (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

He added: “I really need a few more years to think this over, but probably something from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band or Revolver.

“I definitely don’t want my f**king greatest hits album – I never ever play that thing, I’m f**king embarrassed about it. And I definitely don’t want a f**king happy song – I’m dead.”

Ozzy leaves behind his wife, Sharon, and their children, Aimee, Kelly and Jack. He is also survived by Jessica and Louis, from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, as well as his grandchildren.

Prior to his passing, Sharon organized for Ozzy to return to his home town in the UK for the Back to the Beginning benefit concert, where he performed alongside Black Sabbath, raising $189 million for charity.

The family shared a heartfelt statement (Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

“The only place that we could do it would have been Aston, because that’s where Ozzy was born and grew up, which is right where the Villa ground is,” Sharon told Music Business Worldwide.

“I thought of having all the bands he’s ever had relationships with perform and maybe do Sabbath songs and Ozzy songs. It became a celebration of the music.

“All the generations are going to be there that Sabbath and Ozzy have passed the torch down to.”

After performing at the concert, Ozzy told fans: “You’ve no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart.

On Tuesday (July 22), Ozzy’s family announced that he had sadly died, ‘surrounded by love’ at the age of 76.

Back in 2019, Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which is a progressive, neurological condition in which different areas of the brain become damaged over time.

It is reported that Ozzy was also suffering from other health issues at the time of his death, although a cause of death has not been confirmed.

Prior to his passing, Sharon organised Ozzy returning to his home town in the UK, for the Back to the Beginning benefit concert, where Ozzy performed alongside Black Sabbath, raising $189 million for charity.

Sharon granted Ozzy one final wish (Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Other bands taking part included Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer and Anthrax.

“The only place that we could do it would have been Aston, because that’s where Ozzy was born and grew up, which is right where the Villa ground is,” Sharon told Music Business Worldwide.

“I thought of having all the bands he’s ever had relationships with perform and maybe do Sabbath songs and Ozzy songs.

“It became a celebration of the music.

“All the generations are going to be there that Sabbath and Ozzy have passed the torch down to.”

Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

At the time, she added to The Sun that Ozzy was ‘very happy to be coming back and very emotional about this’.

“Parkinson’s is a progressive disease. It’s not something you can stabilize. It affects different parts of the body, and it’s affected his legs,” she said.

“But his voice is as good as it’s ever been.”

After performing at the concert, Ozzy told fans: “You’ve no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Ozzy and Sharon in 1985 (Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

Following Ozzy’s death, the family shared a statement.

It read: “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. He was with his family and surrounded by love.

“We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”

Ozzy leaves behind his wife, Sharon, and their children, Aimee, Kelly and Jack. He is also survived by Jessica and Louis, from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, as well as his grandchildren.

Tributes have been pouring in for Ozzy, including from his boyhood soccer club, Aston Villa.

They penned in a statement posted to Twitter: “Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rockstar and Villan, Ozzy Osbourne has passed away.

“Growing up in Aston, not far from Villa Park, Ozzy always held a special connection to the club and the community he came from.

“The thoughts of everyone at Aston Villa are with his wife Sharon, his family, friends, and countless fans at this extremely difficult time.”

What began as a high-energy night on Robbie Williams’ Britpop Tour 2025 quickly turned into one of the most emotional moments of the singer’s career, as news broke during the show that music legend Ozzy Osbourne had passed away at age 76.

Midway through the set, during a short interlude between songs, Robbie received a backstage update. Moments later, he returned to the microphone looking visibly shaken. He attempted to continue with the next number — but couldn’t.

According to audience members, the singer’s voice cracked as he tried to speak. Instead, he turned away, wiped his face, and quietly exited the stage without explanation.

A few minutes passed in silence.

Then the lights dimmed, and Robbie walked back out — alone, dressed in a plain black shirt. A grand piano had been rolled to center stage. The audience, sensing something was about to change, fell completely quiet.

“I never toured with him,” Robbie said softly, sitting down at the keys. “But I grew up with Ozzy’s voice in my ears. He was chaos, yes. But he was also comfort — and somehow, hope. Tonight, I’d like to say goodbye in my own way. Not with noise. With stillness.”

He then performed a stripped-down version of “Dreamer”, one of Ozzy Osbourne’s most introspective ballads. The rendition was raw, slow, and almost whispered — a sharp contrast to the electrifying hits that had filled the stadium earlier in the night.

By the final verse — “I’m just a dreamer, I dream my life away…” — many in the crowd were visibly emotional. Some held up their phones, but most simply listened, silently wiping away tears.

As the last note faded, Robbie whispered,

“That was for the man who lit a candle in my dark.”
And walked offstage without a final bow.

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