Ozzy Osbourne's deathhas rocked the entire world and one person who had grown close to the legendary rocker was Yungblud. The 27-year-old musician, whose real name is Dominic Harrison, was even a surprise guest at Ozzy's recent Back to the Beginning farewell show.
And following the tragic news of the Prince of Darkness' death, he took to social media to share a heartbreaking message. He uploaded two black and white images of the pair together before the Villa Park gig as he gave Ozzy a special necklace.
Yungblud wrote: "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.
READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne dead UPDATES: Elton John leads tributes to Black Sabbath star
"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."
He added: "Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own. 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."
The singer signed off by saying: "I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time."
As many of the world's greatest rock bands headed to Villa Park, Birmingham in an effort to make Ozzy's last performance with Black Sabbaththe most memorable ever, on July 5, one of those was Yungblud. He performed an amazing rendition of Changes on stagebefore Ozzy made his appearance.
And backstage, he took time backstage to meet Ozzy as they shared a tender moment together. At the time he presented the rock legend with a very special gift in between sound checks.
He told Ozzy: "I made you something," as he presented Ozzy with a large wooden box. "Obviously you gave me your cross and I wanted to return the favour, so I made you something."
Ozzy opened the box and exclaimed: "Oh my god, that is f***ing unbelievable." Yungblud held up his own necklace and revealed he has never taken it off since Ozzy gave him it, and decided to present Ozzy with another necklace "to return the favour".
The family of Ozzy announced the star had died aged 76, today, less than three weeks after his farewell concert with Black Sabbath. His wife Sharon Osbourne and four of his children issued a joint statement shared the sad news.
Ozzy's family said that he was "surrounded by love" when he died this morning. The statement was signed by Sharon, 72, whom he married in 1982, and their three children Aimee Osbourne, Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne.
Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Threads.
You may also like
Fresno shooting: Kuvar Kumar killed outside home; police say attack 'not random'
Gujarat portion of Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project to be completed by Dec 2027: Vaishnaw
'Threatened with impeachment': TMC says Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned under NDA government pressure; claims Rajnath Singh to be next VP
ED arrests two Directors of Ramprastha Group in Rs 1100 cr real estate scam
You could be wasting your money on sleeping products - here's why