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The legendary Ozzy Osbourne, who recently passed away at 76, had surprisingly laid out his funeral wishes. YouTube Screenshot / Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, had surprisingly revealed his funeral arrangements to the family before he passed away, just weeks after his final performance with Black Sabbath.

Known for his wild antics and rock-and-roll lifestyle, Ozzy's final farewell wishes might surprise everyone. Forget the heavy metal anthems; his funeral playlist has a surprisingly heartwarming —and perhaps even a little humorous —twist.

His family announced on Tuesday that the legendary rocker had informed them about the plan before he passed away at the age of 76.

A Farewell, Ozzy's Way

Osbourne's passing has been widely mourned across the music industry, leading to a resurgence of his earlier remarks concerning his funeral wishes. Osbourne's family has not yet announced his funeral plans, though he had previously expressed a desire for the occasion to be a celebration of thanks, not a mournful event.

'There'll be no harping on the bad times,' he told The Times back in 2011. He added, 'It's worth remembering that a lot of people see nothing but misery their whole lives, so by any measure, most of us in this country — especially rock stars like me — are very lucky. That's why I don't want my funeral to be sad, I want it to be a time to say ''thanks''.'

No Mope-Fest Here: Ozzy's Final Instructions

Insisting on a celebration over a 'mope-fest', Osbourne also said he didn't mind what music was played, provided it pleased his loved ones. '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,' he quipped.

Osbourne, known for his playful nature, once joked about orchestrating a prank to cheer people up, such as playing a video where he asks a doctor to re-evaluate his passing. Yet, during another interview a few years later, he narrowed his musical choice to 'A Day In The Life' by The Beatles.

A Beatles Send-Off for the Prince of Darkness

The Beatles, particularly their 1964 hit 'She Loves You', were a significant influence on Osbourne's decision to become a musician, as he often stated. Regarding his funeral song, Osbourne was clear that he wanted a Beatles tune played instead of any of his own works.

'I need a few more years to think this over, but probably something from 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band or Revolver,' he told NME in 2016.

'I don't want my f**king greatest hits album - I never play that thing, I'm f**king embarrassed about it. And I don't want a f**king happy song - I'm dead.'

Family Confirms Ozzy's Passing

Osbourne died on Tuesday morning, as his family announced in a statement. 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,' they shared.

'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family's privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.'

Osbourne is survived by his wife, Sharon, and his six children. He shared three children – Aimee, 41, Kelly, 41, and Jack, 40 – with Sharon. He also had two children, Jessica and Louis, from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, and adopted her son, Elliot, from a prior relationship.

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