His sister Ozi Ozborn She revealed the heartbreaking message sent by the legend of Heavy Metal shortly before she died, at the age of 76.
THE Frontman of Black Sabbath Ozi Ozborn left life on Tuesday (22.07.2025) Just a few weeks after the Black Sabbath Farewell concert.
His sisters, Jin Powell (85 years old) and Gilian Heming (80 years old), revealed that their last contact with ‘Prince of Darkness’ It took place on the night of his last appearance at Villa Park on July 5th.
Speaking of that night, his two sisters said Ozi could not believe the world he had gathered to see him sing With the rest of the Black Sabbath as he was passing by his car from Lodge Road in Birmingham – very close to the house where they grew up.
Jeans said that She “bent” when she saw the crowd in the stadium waiting to see her brother. He didn’t talk much that night, but he received a message from him after the end of the concert.
“He sent me a message while he was passing by Lodge Road, the road where we were staying when we were kids, near the stage,” he told the Mirror.
“He wrote that he could not believe that all these people were walking on our old road to see him sing. It was shocked. “
Jeans and Gilian learned about his death by phone, and spent all night awake, remembering their “crazy” brother, who they described as “affectionate and funny”.
“For us it was just our brother, not some celebrity. That’s why it’s crazy to see all this love that overflows after the announcement of his death, “said Jin.
The details of his funeral
Ozi Osborn had in the past talked about how he would like to be his funeral, which he imagined as “feast“, While also revealing that he would like to hear a specific Beatles song.
“I honestly don’t care what they will play at my funeral. They can put on a pot with Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and We Are The Diddymen if they make them happy – but I want to make sure it’s a celebration, “he said in an interview with fans at The Times in 2011.
“It is worth remembering that many people see nothing but misery throughout their lives, so in every respect, most of us in this country – especially rock stars like me – are very lucky.
‘So I don’t want my funeral to be sadI want it to be a time for thank you, “he added.
However, in another interview a few years later, Ozi limited the choice of song to A Day In The Life of Beatles.
Ozi has credited the Beatles that he was inspired to become a musician himself, revealing that he became a fan of fan after hearing their 1964 success, She loves you.
The last concert
Osborne managed to say goodbye to his audience during his concert with Black Sabbath a few weeks ago as the four original members joined for their first concert together after two decades, at Villa Park in Birmingham.
His latest photo before his death was taken on stage as he was sitting on a black throne – as he could not stand up – decorated with a bat, to interpret his best -known successes for his loyal fans, including Mama, I’m Coming Home.
“It’s the last song of all time. Your support allowed us to live an amazing way of life, thank you from the depths of our heart, ”were his last words.
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