Before the man known to the world as the Prince of Darkness passed away at 76, he quietly shared something surprising about his final farewell:
He didn’t want drama. He didn’t want tears. He wanted thank you.
🎸 A Rock Legend with a Simple Finale in Mind
Ozzy Osbourne, the metal icon and frontman of Black Sabbath, died just weeks after staging his final concert with his band. As fans across the globe mourn, earlier interviews are resurfacing in which he revealed his unique request for his funeral:
“I don’t want my funeral to be sad… I want it to be a time to say ‘thanks.’” — Ozzy Osbourne, in The Times, 2011
He added,
“A lot of people see misery all their lives. We rock stars—well, we’ve been very lucky.”
🎤 A “Celebration,” Not a “Mope-Fest”
Ozzy’s vision was clear: no heavy mourning, just gratitude.
He joked in interviews that he’d be happy if the music at his service made loved ones smile—even if it included a mix of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle, and novelty songs.
By 2016, he admitted in NME that he might prefer something from The Beatles—perhaps “A Day in the Life”—instead of his own hits:
“I never want a happy song … I’m dead.”
🕯️ A Stage Exit in Tune with His Style
Less than three weeks before his death, Ozzy gave his final onstage performance at Villa Park Stadium, reuniting with original Black Sabbath bandmates after nearly two decades. After finishing the show, he told the crowd:
“This is the last song ever. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
Fireworks lit up the sky as screen messages read: “Birmingham Forever… Thank you for everything — you guys are f*ing amazing.”**
He vowed that night it would be goodbye to live shows—but still expressed a wish to record more music, a dream unfulfilled by his passing just days later.
🌿 A Life Defined by Boldness, Bound by Love
Ozzy’s legacy was built on unapologetic rebellion and relentless creativity—from Paranoid to the reality-hit The Osbournes, his life was loud, messy, and unforgettable. But in his final thoughts, he focused on one truth.
Gratitude above all.
As the world remembers Ozzy with grief and awe, his final request echoes louder than any guitar riff: No goodbye. Just a heartfelt, resounding “thanks.”
