They had come from Sweden, Germany and all points east. One man had come from Mexico. A lot seemed to have come from Stoke-on-Trent and Bromsgrove, but most had come from Birmingham – Ozzy’s home – to say goodbye to the native son.

The Osbourne family, including children from both of Ozzy's marriages, gathered for a private ceremony to lay the rock legend to rest after a public procession in Birmingham

But just hours before the funeral was expected to take place, Lulu appeared on the morning TV show Lorraine where she made an emotional plea for the Black Sabbath star's widow, Sharon Osbourne, or her assistant, Melinda, to get in touch with her.