Sir David Beckham, Brian Could and Adam Sandler have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.
‘So unhappy to see Ozzy depart us’: Sir David Beckham’s tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
The 76-year-old rocker died on Tuesday (22.07.25) at his residence within the UK together with his household by his aspect and David was among the many stars who took to social media to pay tribute.
He wrote on Instagram: “So unhappy to see Ozzy depart us. Thanks for entertaining us. Sending like to Sharon, the youngsters and household.”
Brian wrote: “So unhappy to listen to of Ozzie’s passing. His final look at Villa Park was a wonderful approach to say goodbye – the love in that place for him was gigantic.
“I am grateful I used to be in a position to have a number of quiet phrases with him after the present. And blissful to know he handed peacefully together with his loving household shut by. However the world will miss Ozzie’s distinctive presence and fearless expertise. My heartfelt consolations to Sharon and their nice household.
‘And to Invoice (Ward) and Geezer (Butler) and my pricey buddy Tony (Iommi) – for that is household – I do know solely too effectively. REST IN PEACE pricey Ozzie. Bri.”
Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready spoke concerning the affect Ozzy had on him.
He wrote on Pearl Jam’s Instagram: “Unhappy to listen to Ozzy died at the moment. After I was in highschool I found Sabbath. ‘Struggle Pigs’ was terrifying and mesmerizing on the identical time. It was Ozzy’s voice that took me away to a darkish universe. An awesome escape.
“Then when ‘The Blizzard of Ozz’ document got here out I used to be immediately a fan. Randy Rhoads was an affect on me to play lead guitar. Fortunately I obtained to play on the tune ‘Immortal’ on the (Osbourne’s) final document. Thanks for the music, Ozzy it makes our journey in life higher. Mike McCready.”
Inexperienced Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong wrote: “No phrases. We love you Ozzy.”
And Sandler shared: “we have been in our basements with our brothers, within the woods with our buddies, within the automobile, at a keg occasion, on a ship, at soccer apply, at a sleepover…. No one was extra badass to crank up on our audio system than the one and solely prince of darkness – Ozzy Osbourne!
‘Liked him quite a bit like all of us did! Sending like to the household and so blissful to have hung out with the legend himself. RIP’
Piers Morgan – who’s a detailed buddy of Ozzy’s spouse Sharon – posted a photograph of himself with the couple and wrote: “RIP Ozzy Osbourne. One of many biggest rock stars in historical past, and a beautiful character.
“Actually one of many funniest individuals I’ve ever recognized. I as soon as requested him what was the very best second of his life and he replied immediately: ‘Assembly Sharon.’ My coronary heart breaks for her.”
And, Sir Rod Stewart wrote: “Bye bye Ozzy. Sleep effectively my buddy. I will see you up there – later moderately than sooner.”
Ozzy had been residing with Parkinson’s illness for a number of years.
Regardless of his sickness, he lately reunited together with his Black Sabbath bandmates on stage at Villa Park, Birmingham, for his Again to the Starting farewell live performance.
