Black Sabbath icon Ozzy Osbourne is being laid to rest today in a private funeral in Buckinghamshire attended by his beloved family and his closest celebrity pals

Sir Elton John shared a close friendship with his "dear mate" Black Sabbath legend, Ozzy Osbourne, who will be laid to rest today (July 31). In devastating news that left the rocker's devoted fanbase heartbroken,

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.