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🎸 Dolly Parton Bids Emotional Farewell to Ozzy Osbourne: A Message No One Expected
In a moment that touched fans across genres, country music legend Dolly Parton delivered a heartfelt video message to Ozzy Osbourne during what turned out to be his final concert with Black Sabbath in Birmingham, England.
🕊 “I Love You… Always Have”
Dolly’s surprise message was played on the big screen at Ozzy’s farewell show, titled Back to the Beginning, just days before the Prince of Darkness passed away on July 22, 2025. In her words:
“Now, are we supposed to be saying farewell to you? Well, I don’t think that’s gonna happen. How about we just say good luck, God bless you, and we will see you somewhere down the road. I love you, always have.”
The crowd responded with loud cheers and deep emotion as Dolly’s unexpected message served as a cross-genre tribute—uniting two icons from very different musical worlds.
🎤 The Final Black Sabbath Show
Held on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham, the concert reunited the original Black Sabbath lineup — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward — for one last performance. Songs like Paranoid and Iron Man echoed through the stadium as fans from all over the world gathered to witness history.
Despite battling Parkinson’s disease and being in a wheelchair, Ozzy performed with unwavering spirit and thanked his fans with the words:
“We will see you somewhere down the road.”
The event raised millions for charity, including Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice.
💔 Ozzy’s Sudden Passing
Just weeks after the emotional concert, Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by family. Tributes from fellow rock legends like Robert Plant, Elton John, and Tom Morello poured in, honoring the life and legacy of a man who defined heavy metal for generations.
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi revealed that Ozzy held on just long enough to say goodbye to his fans in Birmingham — his hometown and the birthplace of heavy metal.
🤝 A Moment That Transcended Genres
Dolly Parton’s message wasn’t just sweet—it was historic. The “Queen of Country” paying tribute to the “Prince of Darkness” was a beautiful reminder that music has no boundaries. It was a message of love, unity, and respect from one icon to another — and a farewell the world will never forget.
