“I want some pranks and Justin Bieber at my funeral”: Ozzy Osbourne’s old interview resurfaces amid tributes

Ozzy Osbourne wasn’t just a rock icon, he was a personality. Unapologetically himself, loud, unpredictable, and always a little wicked in the best way. As fans across the world continue to mourn his passing, one old interview has resurfaced and struck a chord online for just how Ozzy it was.

The year was 2011 when the Prince of Darkness shared a tongue-in-cheek take on how he’d want his funeral to go. It wasn’t what most people would expect. Instead of solemn faces and a quiet goodbye, Ozzy wanted laughter, chaos, and maybe even some Justin Bieber. The column he wrote this in has now gone viral again, showing fans that even in death, he wanted to leave them smiling.

Ozzy Osbourne funeral wishes resurface

A fan post made the rounds online, recalling the raw charm that made Ozzy Osbourne more than just a music legend.

“Never cared about the personal lives of bands I like or the backstage drama, just don’t care. But I liked Ozzy, he was genuine,” the post read. “I’ll miss Ozzy, gonna be an Ozzy afternoon.”

That simple message captured what many are feeling, this wasn’t just a celebrity loss, it feels personal.

The post gained traction after fans started resharing a clip from his old "Dr. Ozzy" advice column. In it, Ozzy Osbourne jokingly said he didn’t care what music was played at his funeral, even suggesting a wild mash-up including Justin Bieber and Susan Boyle. But what mattered to him was that it wasn’t a “mope fest.” He wanted pranks. One idea? Knocking sounds coming from inside the coffin. Classic Ozzy.

People were reminded of his unmatched sense of humor, even when talking about death. He wrote about wanting his funeral to be a celebration, not a sob story. He had lived fully and was, in his own words, lucky. That’s the kind of perspective that fans found moving, honest, funny, and a little mad, just like his legacy.

The post also sparked memories of another old interview where Ozzy Osbourne was asked what he’d want on his epitaph. His answer? Just his name and dates. He didn’t need a grand statement; he knew his legacy would speak for itself. He was aware of the way media would remember him (“the guy who bit the head off a bat”) but never seemed bitter about it.

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Ozzy Osbourne was more than the myths that followed him. He was a man who made people laugh, rock out, and feel like they were part of something wild. His last few interviews always circled back to one thing: gratitude. For the fans, the stage, and life itself.

Now, as people remember him through old quotes, fan tributes, and his music, one thing’s clear: Ozzy Osbourne didn’t just perform, he connected. Loudly, weirdly, and beautifully.

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