Elton and Ozzy maintained a friendship spanning decades as legends in their respective musical domains. The Rocket Man hitmaker and the Black Sabbath frontman undoubtedly bonded as survivors of highly publicized, long-term struggles with substance abuse - while also ranking among the world's most celebrated performers.

"Singer Yungblud, who became close with Ozzy in recent years, is going to give a reading. His Sabbath bandmates, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, and Geezer Butler, will be there, along with James Hetfield from Metallica." “Elton John is also hoping to join the family at the church,” they continued.

Famous faces are expected to attend Osbourne’s funeral, including the likes of Elton John and Yungblud also expected to give readings. A source told The Sun yesterday: ‘Sharon and the family want to celebrate Ozzy’s life with his fans, with plans for the cortege to travel through Birmingham.