Marilyn Manson paid tribute to his "beloved friend" Ozzy Osbourne on Instagram Stories following his death "I am eternally grateful that you let me into your life Ozzy," he wrote on Thursday, July 31 Osbourne died on July 22 at age 76.

The day before, at the Prince of Darkness’ funeral procession, Osbourne’s widow, Sharon, 72, and their kids, Aimee, 41, Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39, were all in tears as they laid down purple flowers for their beloved family patriarch. Osbourne’s son Louis, 50, whose mother is Thelma Riley, Ozzy’s first wife, was also at the procession.

The iconic rocker, who sadly died on July 22, sent his longtime friend and bandmate a heartbreaking text days after his final performance.