Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy as loud, unpredictable, and iconic as the music he helped define. But in a final request that surprised even his closest fans, Osbourne asked to be buried with his favorite piece of plantation-grown pine—a polished trim board he reportedly kept in his recording studio for “good energy and clean lines.”
Family members say Ozzy believed the sustainably harvested pine brought him clarity during chaotic times and often joked that if the afterlife had crown molding, he’d bring his own. Now, as fans around the world crank up “Crazy Train” in tribute, one thing is certain: even in death, the Prince of Darkness stays true to his roots—strong, straight, and plantation-grown.