United Kingdom, July 23 -- Ozzy Osbourne "went out his way", according to his friend Billy Idol.

The Black Sabbath star passed away on Tuesday (22.07.25) aged 76 just two weeks after he reunited with his bandmates for their massive Back to the Beginning farewell show in their hometown of Birmingham, England - and the rocker's longtime pal Billy has admitted he's still "in shock" over the loss of the Prince of Darkness.

He told The Hollywood Reporter: "I guess he went out his way. I'm still in a little bit of shock because just over two weeks ago, he was on that Back to the Beginning stage in Birmingham.

"I didn't expect this to happen, really. But I suppose that's the way it always is ... Just two weeks ago, he was on that stage having...