“Darling, Please Open Your Eyes…” Sharon Osbourne’s Heartbreaking Cry as Michael Bublé Sings ‘Goodbye’s’ at Ozzy’s Grave — The Soul-Shattering Tribute That Left Everyone Breathless
On the morning of August 28, 2025, the grand cathedral in Birmingham—the very city where Ozzy Osbourne’s legendary career began—became the setting for one of the most emotional funerals rock music has ever witnessed. As friends, family, and fellow music icons gathered to bid farewell to the Prince of Darkness, a moment of raw, unfiltered grief unfolded that no one in attendance will ever forget.
The atmosphere was heavy with sorrow and remembrance. Flickering candlelight cast long shadows across the ornate stone walls, while the soft murmur of mourners filled the air. Then, piercing through the silence came Sharon Osbourne’s voice—trembling, desperate, yet filled with profound love:
“Darling, please open your eyes… I’m here. Don’t leave me alone with these sorrowful lyrics.”
These were Sharon’s final, agonizing words spoken directly to her husband, Ozzy—her heart laid bare before everyone present. It was a plea that echoed through the cathedral’s hallowed halls, a desperate wish to hold onto the man who had been her partner for over four decades.
Moments after Sharon’s cry, Michael Bublé took center stage. With glassy eyes and a visibly shaken demeanor, he began to sing “Goodbye’s (The Saddest Word),” a haunting ballad immortalized by Celine Dion. The lyrics cut through the crowd like a knife, each note dripping with sorrow and longing. When Bublé’s voice soared to the poignant line—
“Goodbye’s the last time I will hold you near…”
—Sharon collapsed to her knees, clutching Ozzy’s casket as tears streamed down her face.
Those witnessing the tribute were left breathless, moved beyond words. The performance was more than just a song—it was a final act of love, grief, and goodbye that transcended music.
But why did Sharon choose this particular song? Insiders reveal that “Goodbye’s (The Saddest Word)” resonated deeply with Sharon’s feelings of loss and the unbearable pain of letting go. In a private moment before the performance, she whispered something to Bublé that visibly shook the singer, imbuing his rendition with even greater emotional weight.
The funeral not only celebrated Ozzy’s monumental impact on music but also unveiled the human vulnerability behind the rock legend. Sharon’s heartbreaking plea and Bublé’s soul-crushing tribute captured the fragile beauty of love and loss, reminding everyone present—and watching worldwide—that even the strongest icons are not immune to heartbreak.
Fans around the globe are calling this ceremony “the most soul-shattering farewell rock music has ever seen.” And as the candles flickered out and the final notes faded, it was clear that Ozzy’s legacy will live on not just in his music, but in the hearts of those who loved him most.