A York-born flower business has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after working with Black Sabbath on their final show, just weeks before the sad news of the rock legend’s passing.
It was announced yesterday (July 22) that Ozzy had died at the age of 76. Best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, Ozzy also gained fame through his family’s MTV reality show The Osbournes.
Fulford Flowers, which began as a small shop on Main Street in Fulford, shared their connection to Ozzy in a touching social media post yesterday evening (Tuesday), stating “what a legend he was!”
The florist played a role in the band’s final performance, which took place on the 5 July, less than three weeks before Ozzy’s death.
Their social media post featured Fulford Flowers owner, Sheryl Popplewell, standing ahead of the band’s tour poster and included the caption:
“So sad to hear of the passing of Ozzy Osbourne less than 3 weeks ago we had the privilege of working on Black Sabbath’s final show. Affectionally nicknamed ‘The Ozzy fest’ backstage. Such fun and blessed to be part of it. What a legend he was!”
The band’s final concert took place in Birmingham, when Ozzy reunited with his bandmates on the Villa Park stage.
The event was especially poignant, as Birmingham is Ozzy’s hometown. He was born there on 3 December 1948.
In recent years, Ozzy had battled Parkinson’s disease along with other health issues.
He leaves behind his wife Sharon, children, Aimee, Kelly, Jack, Jessica and Louis, as well as his grandchildren.
Fulford Flowers
Fulford Flowers was founded in 2010 by Sheryl Popplewell, and over the years, gained celebrity status, become the go-to florist for A-listers.
Sheryl has worked with stars including Beyonce, Elton John and Ed Sheeran, and provided arrangements for red carpets, celebrity weddings, and high-profile award ceremonies.
Following its success, Fulford Flowers expanded from its original Fulford location to a larger studio in Driffield. The business also has an office in London.
