Yungblud pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after rock legend and mentor's death
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Yungblud has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after rock legend and mentor's death.
Speaking to Evening Standard at his film premiere YUNGBLUD. ARE YOU READY, BOY?, the singer said Ozzy - who passed away last month - was like his “North Star”.
Yungblud - real name Dominic Harrison - forged a close bond with Ozzy and his wife Sharon Osbourne after they appeared in the music video for his 2022 song, The Funeral.
He also attended Ozzy’s last concert, gifting him a silver cross backstage.
“He's always been my north star and I love him with all my heart,” the 28-year-old said, on the red carpet at London’s Leicester Square.
“I think with it all, this film is extremely uncomfortable for me to watch because I'm pretty emotional in it.
“But I do want this to be a statement to show who you are, like your emotions, wear your emotions on your sleeve.
“I think at the minute, being vulnerable in a society where we cut everything down to appear perfect is a strange thing, but I genuinely believe if you show that you'll probably find more loyal friends, a partner who understands you and a world that that you'll be able to fall into.
“I think if you show you who you are, there's a world of opportunity.”
Yungblud also said it’s been strange to be with the other members of Black Sabbath, without Ozzy.
“That band started it all for for a lot of us without even knowing it, I think obviously the past couple of weeks have been very strange and I was with the band without Ozzy last week,” he added.
“And it's so hard to live in a world without Ozzy Osbourne in it, but how beautiful that we all got to come together and celebrate what that band did and and and honour that man, you know.”
The Prince of Darkness was given a fitting farewell in a public procession through the streets of Birmingham, during which thousands of fans as well as Ozzy’s family paid tribute to him.
The music legend was laid to rest a day later at his family home - which he and wife Sharon bought in 1993 - in an “incredibly emotional” private service for 110 of his loved ones, reported.