Ozzy Osbourne’s hilarious occupation on death certificate revealed

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Even in death, he gets the last laugh.

The surprising occupation listed on Ozzy Osbourne’s death certificate has been revealed alongside the late Black Sabbath legend’s cause of death.

According to the official document first obtained by the New York Times on Tuesday, Osbourne passed away from cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease on July 22 at the age of 76.

Ozzy Osbourne in white.
Ozzy Osbourne performing during an early Black Sabbath concert.Redferns

Ozzy Osbourne in black.
Ozzy Osbourne during a Black Sabbath concert in Budapest, Hungary, on June 1, 2016.AP
That was not all, though, because it also revealed that the “Crazy Train” singer’s daughter, Aimee Osbourne, 41, listed her late father’s profession as “songwriter, performer and rock legend” when she submitted the document to a registry in London.

Although Osbourne’s family previously confirmed the news of his passing in a statement to The Post, they did not disclose his cause of death.

“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” they said at the time.

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne in black.
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne attend the Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House on October 30, 2017, in London, England.WireImage

Kelly, Ozzy, Sharon and Jack Osbourne.
Kelly, Ozzy, Sharon and Jack Osbourne arrive at the 15th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation viewing party to celebrate the 79th Academy Awards on Feb. 25, 2007, in Los Angeles.AP
“He was with his family and surrounded by love,” they added. “We ask everyone to respect our family’s privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”

The heavy metal pioneer was later laid to rest near the lake of his Buckinghamshire home on Thursday, July 31.

More than 100 guests reportedly gathered for the private ceremony – including Ozzy’s family, friends, former Sabbath bandmates and other music industry A-listers like Marilyn Manson, Metallica’s James Hetfield and Yungblud.

Ozzy Osbourne shirtless.
Ozzy Osbourne biting the head off of a rubber chicken on April 28, 1982.Getty Images

Ozzy Osbourne in yellow and black.
The “Crazy Train” singer at the Joe Louis Arena on April 4, 1986, in Detroit, Michigan.Getty Images
Elton John was rumored to be in attendance, and Zakk Wylde, Osbourne’s longtime guitarist, was said to have led the solemn funeral procession.

“The day was incredibly emotional,” an insider told The Sun last week. “Pictures of Ozzy were dotted throughout the house, and a photograph of him was given to everyone who attended to take home with them.”

“Ozzy wanted his final place of rest to be at home, and he is buried at a beautiful point on the lake,” they added.

Ozzy Osbourne in black with a gold cross around his neck.
Ozzy Osbourne signs autographs on September 10, 2022, in Long Beach, California.Getty Images

Ozzy Osbourne in a black-and-white lined suit and Kelly Osbourne with purple hair and dressed in black.
Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne attend the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.Getty Images
One day before the private ceremony, a public funeral procession was organized through the streets of Osbourne’s Birmingham, England, hometown.

The “Paranoid” singer’s widow, Sharon, 72, their kids, Aimee, Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39, and Osbourne’s son from a previous relationship, Louis, 50, joined thousands of fans to say farewell to the beloved music icon.

Each of Osbourne’s loved ones wore a different item in his honor, and heartbreaking photos from the cortège showed Sharon hugging Kelly and holding Jack’s hands as she broke down in tears in front of a memorial for her late husband.

Ozzy Osbourne dressed in black and giving the peace sign with both hands.
Ozzy Osbourne performing with Black Sabbath at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J., on Aug. 4, 2013.Chad Rachman/New York Post

Ozzy Osbourne in white.
Ozzy Osbourne posing in the studio during an album cover shoot.Redferns
Meanwhile, the “Shot in the Dark” crooner detailed his idea for a funeral years before his death during an interview with The Times of London.

“I honestly don’t care what they play at my funeral,” he said in 2011. “But I do want to make sure it’s a celebration, not a mope-fest.”

“I’d also like some pranks: maybe the sound of knocking inside the coffin; or a video of me asking my doctor for a second opinion on his diagnosis of death,” Osbourne added. “There’ll be no harping on the bad times.”