Born John Michael Osbourne, Ozzy is credited as one of the early pioneers of heavy metal music. He served as the frontman of Black Sabbath, which he co-founded, from 1968, known for hit tracks like ‘Paranoid’ and ‘Iron Man’.

When he passed on 22 July 2025, the world of heavy music was devastated to lose one of its greats and fans flocked to show their devotion to the late singer.

Princess Diana’s death spread shockwaves around the world. Many Royal family fans adored her grounded charm and iconic fashion moments, including that iconic revenge dress, leaving flowers and offerings outside Kensington Palace in her honour.

The Princess died on 31 August 1997 following a car crash in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris.

On 18 August 1977, Elvis Presley was honoured with a private ceremony at his Graceland home, followed by a public procession. The King of Rock and Roll was eventually moved to Graceland after being entombed at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Elvis won the adoration of millions with hits like ‘Jailhouse Rock’ and ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’. He passed on 16 August 1977 at 42 years old.

The Queen of Soul was dearly mourned when she passed on 16 August 2018 at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Tracks like ‘Respect’ and ‘I Say a Little Prayer’ won her enduring fame. Her death was marked with a eight-hour service, including performances from Chaka Khan, Ariana Grande and Smokey Robinson.

The death of a president invites more protocol than most. Following John F. Kennedy’s murder on 22 November 1963, officials were invited to view the coffin the next day.

On the 24th, the affecting news of the President’s passing was evident as over 250,000 people walked past his coffin at the Capitol rotunda. His funeral took place on 25 November, a horse-drawn caisson carrying his casket to his wife, a band and military escort who all proceeded eight blocks to St Matthew’s Cathedral.  

The ‘You’re My World’ singer died in 2015 and was honoured by fans who threw flowers and applauded as her funeral cortege processed to St Mary’s RC Church in Liverpool. 

Her death was marked by several famous names, including Sir Cliff Richard who performed at the service. He told mourners that they had made him realise “how much people loved her”.

Star drag queen The Vivienne, born James Lee Williams, rose to fame on RuPaul’s Drag Race, instantly becoming a pop culture icon. Their emotional service paid homage to this, with the crown and sceptre awarded to winners of the show carried into the church ahead of the coffin.

Their funeral took place in Wales, three weeks after they were found dead at 32 years old. Many famous faces, including Jade Thirlwall and Ian ‘H’ Watkins, as well as fellow drag queens Cheryl Hole and Baga Chipz were in attendance.

Star Wars lead and always outspoken, Carrie Fisher left behind a legacy of witty shut-downs and on screen fame. Her funeral served as a service for Carrie and joint memorial for her mother Debbie Reynolds, who was buried with some of her daughter’s ashes.

While the world mourned, several celebrities attended the intimate ceremony, with Meryl Streep, Gwyneth Paltrow and Meg Ryan all in attendance, Meryl leading attendees in singing ‘Happy Days Are Here Again’.

Martial arts star and actor Bruce Lee died at just 32 years old in 1973. The love his fans held for the celebrity was clear as they began gathering outside the Kowloon Funeral Parlour the evening before his service.

Come the time of the funeral, over 15,000 people awaited the arrival of Bruce’s coffin, while hundreds of police officers were brought in to ensure things ran smoothly.

Our beloved Starman passed from liver cancer in 2016, only two days after he turned 69 years old and released his long-awaited album, Blackstar.

It wasn’t the sight of his casket that had fans emotional – it was the characteristically humble ceremony he chose. Bowie was cremated with no mourners in attendance and his ashes were later scattered in Bali according with Buddhist rituals. 

Singer and former Beatle John Lennon was sadly killed in December 1980. His wife Yoko Ono opted for a private cremation, requesting fans spend 10 minutes silently praying for the singer’s soul a couple of days after he passed. 

John’s ashes were scattered across Central Park in New York. His legacy was marked with a memorial called Strawberry Fields, dedicated to the musician on his birthday.