News | Entertainment
31 Aug 2025 11:02
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Marilyn Manson has paid tribute to his "beloved friend" Ozzy Osbourne after attending his funeral

    The 56-year-old rocker was among the mourners as the Black Sabbath icon was laid to rest in the grounds of his family's Buckinghamshire mansion on Thursday (31.07.25) and paid his respects to the late star on social media following the service


    Marilyn wrote on Instagram: "Today we laid to rest a beloved friend. I am eternally grateful that you let me into your life Ozzy.

    "Your inspiration and love will always be with me. Thank you Sharon and family for a reverent, beautiful ceremony. Your legacy lives on."

    Marilyn was accompanied at the funeral by his wife Lindsay Usich and the service was also attended by Sir Elton John and members of Metallica, with guests fittingly attired in gothic and heavy metal-themed clothing.

    Meanwhile, a large floral tribute in the grounds of the property spells out 'OZZY F****** OSBOURNE' on the banks of the Osbourne lake.

    The service followed a funeral procession through the streets of Ozzy's home city Birmingham on Wednesday (30.07.25).

    The Paranoid rocker's tearful widow Sharon Osbourne was accompanied by their children Aimee, Kelly and Jack - as well as Ozzy's son Louis from his first marriage to Thelma Riley - as they laid floral tributes and thanked the thousands of fans who had come out to pay their respects to the heavy metal pioneer.

    Ozzy - who died last month at the age of 76 - was honoured with several subtle tributes from his loved ones during the funeral procession.

    Sharon leant over to place a pink rose down and what appeared to be her late husband's wedding ring could be seen dangling from a long chain around her neck.

    Meanwhile, Kelly honoured Ozzy's distinct sense of style with a pair of round blue-tinted glasses and her brother, Jack Osbourne, wore a black Chrome Hearts tie with a silver cross embellishment in a nod to his dad's fondness for cross jewellery.

    And Aimee, who typically stays out of the spotlight, referenced Ozzy's notorious bat-biting incident from 1982 by wearing a brooch in the shape of the winged mammal.

    The Crazy Train artist had previously stated that he didn't want his funeral to be a "mope-fest".

    Ozzy said in 2011: "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.

    "But I do want to make sure it's a celebration, not a mope-fest."

    © 2025 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     30 Aug: Nick and Vanessa Lachey always try to present a "united" front to their children
     30 Aug: Benedict Cumberbatch refuses to be away from his family for more than two weeks at a time
     30 Aug: Riz Ahmed was hospitalised for "something silent and intense" while filming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
     30 Aug: George Clooney thinks he's been the "recipient of a lot of luck" in his life
     30 Aug: Maren Morris has witnessed fans "healing from [her] healing" following her divorce
     30 Aug: Austin Butler plans to "disappear" after the Caught Stealing press tour
     30 Aug: Sabrina Carpenter's new album is "not for any pearl clutchers"
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    The USA has drawn 31-all with Australia at the women's Rugby World Cup, with wins overnight for Scotland, Canada and England More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    A road freight association's raising concerns a yet-to-be-strengthened Hawkes Bay bridge's costing the region millions More...



     Today's News

    Politics:
    Three dead after angry mob sets fire to parliament building in Indonesia 10:57

    Environment:
    A south-westerly wind change could bring damaging gusts to the North Island, across the day 10:47

    Education:
    These pro-Palestine activists spoke up. A 'nefarious' website is now after them 10:37

    Health & Safety:
    A warning the increase in deaths and hospitalisations from stimulant overdoses - is likely just the beginning 10:27

    Living & Travel:
    A popular Auckland park is closing to the public - in anticipation of extreme winds 10:17

    Living & Travel:
    A Powerball player from Opotiki has won $12.5 million in last night's Lotto draw 10:17

    Rugby League:
    Canberra coach Ricky Stuart believes his club is under-appreciated by the Sydney-centric rugby league establishment 10:07

    Soccer:
    The newly promoted teams have made a mark in Round 3 of the English Premier League 9:27

    Environment:
    Another fire truck has broken down as Auckland crews battled a massive fire at a flower nursery 9:07

    Motoring:
    What time does the F1 Dutch Grand Prix start? How can I watch? 8:47


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd