Sir Elton John will attend the private funeral service for his late friend Ozzy Osbourne, marking a rare public appearance for the 77-year-old icon. The intimate service is scheduled to take place on Thursday at a countryside church near the Osbourne family’s U.K. home, following a public farewell in Birmingham.
The final goodbye to the late rocker, Ozzy Osbourne, will be a somber event with numerous rock legends in attendance. Expected to attend Ozzy’s funeral are close friends and Black Sabbath bandmates, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, and Geezer Butler.
Also expected are Elton John, Metallica’s James Hetfield, and Yungblud, who will deliver a special reading during the ceremony. This private service follows Wednesday’s public funeral procession through Osbourne’s hometown, Birmingham, as thousands turned out to pay their respects to Ozzy and the Osbourne family.
Elton John Doesn’t Let Health Issues Stop Him From Saying Goodbye To Ozzy Osbourne
While not wanting to miss the opportunity to bid his pal, Ozzy Osbourne, a final farewell, Elton John’s appearance comes amid growing concern over his health, according to Radar Online. As previously reported, Elton John has been dealing with rapidily failing health over the years. So much so that the Rocketman hitmaker finds himself uber-focused on his mortality these days.
Elton is plagued by vision issues and a long-standing battle with diabetes. The music icon has reportedly become so frail he now signs autographs with only an “E” and a kiss. His loved ones are said to be worried that his health is declining at a fast rate. Elton himself is spending his day planning for his demise.
He wants to make things as easy on his husband, David Furnish, and the couple’s two young sons, Zachary, 13, and Elijah, 11, as possible. John plans to build a giant family mausoleum at his $5.3m mansion. This is to ensure David and the boys can visit him often and have complete privacy.
Despite his failing health, Elton John claims he wouldn’t miss Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral. He describes the Prince of Darkness as a “dear friend.” He reveals that they’ve supported each other through decades of personal struggles.
Their decades-long friendship was built on more than just rock ‘n’ roll fame. These two music legends bonded as battle-worn survivors of wild careers, public meltdowns, and brutal battles with addiction, all while climbing to the top of the global stage.
Ozzy Osbourne’s final farewell has brought together fans, friends, and legends in a way only the Prince of Darkness could. With Elton John making a rare appearance despite his own struggles, it’s clear this goodbye hits hard.
