Some stars never fade… they simply rise to a higher heaven.
Famed heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, known as the Prince of Darkness, has died at the age of 76.
On Saturday, he was posthumously awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BRITS for his outstanding contribution to the music industry.
There were a number of powerful tribute performances, including one by Robbie Williams, who was personally asked by Ozzy’s wife, Sharon Osbourne, to join the show due to his long association with the Osbourne family.
At the prestigious ceremony, Sharon and Ozzy’s daughter Kelly gave a heartfelt speech in honor of the legendary artist.
The Black Sabbath frontman died last July aged 76, just two weeks after performing a farewell concert in his hometown of Birmingham.
Sharon lovingly described her late husband as ‘The most humble egomaniac you could ever meet’ as Kelly stood supportively by her side.’
The former X Factor judge told the audience: ‘I am honored to receive this award from my beautiful husband, this Lifetime Achievement Award. God knows I wish he was here to accept it himself.’
She went on to say that she knew her late husband would look down on them and how he hated speeches.
‘He came from a small working-class neighborhood in Birmingham. We spent most of our lives touring the world. But Ozzy’s heart never left England. Wherever we were in the world he was always proud to be a working-class Brummie and he never let anyone forget that.’
She continued: ‘She accepted the award not only for Ozzy, but also his ‘incredible family’ his fellow musicians who helped him along the way, as well as fans who lined the streets of Birmingham during his memorial.
Taking the microphone, an emotional Kelly said: ‘Thank you for loving my dad as much as we do.’
Robbie was then introduced to the stage as he fronted the supergroup alongside Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos and Zakk Wylde only to close the show.
After a moving rendition of Ozzy’s hit No More Tears, fans gushed: “Robbie does a tribute to Ozzy, great end to the ceremony!”
Earlier in the evening Sharon told DailyMail that being a grandparent keeps her going after Ozzy’s tragic death.
