Yungblud has shared how he found out about Ozzy Osbourne’s death (Picture: Andy Buchanan/ AFP via Getty Images)
Ozzy Osbourne’s death came as a shock to many but while the rest of the world found out from the family’s statement, Yungblud was told less gently.
The Prince of Darkness died aged 76 from a heart attack on July 22 and was laid to rest days later in Birmingham.
He had formed a close friendship with Yungblud, real name Dom Harrison, after crossing paths in 2022, becoming a mentor to the rising star.
The pair were so close Dom was texting with the Black Sabbath icon up until his death, with Osbourne’s son Jack having to break the news.
‘I was texting him, then his son Jack texted me and said, “He’s gone.” I’m like, “What?”‘ the 28-year-old star told The Sun.
He explained that the past few weeks had been ‘very weird to connect with’, having performed with Osbourne at the Back to the Beginning concert in early July.
‘You get to know someone personally, who you love. And then they leave,’ Dom continued. ‘Being around the family and being at the funeral, the amount of love there.’
The funeral was an emotional affair with a procession through the streets of Osbourne’s hometown, Birmingham, filled with fans paying tribute.
His widow, Sharon Osbourne, was seen sobbing alongside their children as they approached Black Sabbath Bridge in a heartbreaking moment.
Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo shared some insight into the private family funeral when Osbourne was buried on the grounds of his mansion.
Speaking on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation, the 60-year-old musician said: When Kelly was singing, her lyrics flew. Like the wind blew her lyrics away. It was almost like Ozzy was having fun with her.
‘Geezer broke down in tears. He had a hard time, obviously, speaking. And then he came back up and he delivered an amazing eulogy.
‘The sun actually came out, and then it was beautiful from that moment on.’
Alongside Kelly, Dom was one of the chosen few who performed at the funeral, singing a rendition of Changes, which he also sang at the farewell gig.
Dom has now released the live version of the 1972 solo track, with proceeds going to Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorns Children’s Hospice.
‘The best thing is that I got to honour my hero,’ Dom shared in the interview. ‘That’s all I was thinking about. I was singing for one man there.’
He had previously shared a snap of the iconic crucifix Osbourne often wore, which he passed on to the Abyss singer before his death.
In his tribute to Osbourne, the singer said the crucifix was ‘the most precious thing’ he owned.
‘I didn’t think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room,’ he penned alongside pictures of the duo backstage at the Back to the Beginning concert
‘But as it is written with legends, they seem to know the things that we don’t. I will never forget you – you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage.’
Dom continued: ‘You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough.
‘You took us on your adventure – an adventure that started it all. I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time.’
