Sharon Osbourne was emotional while greeting fans of her husband, Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, at his funeral procession on July 30. The musician was laid to rest in Birmingham, England, with thousands of mourners lining the streets of his hometown to say goodbye to the “Prince of Darkness.”
Family’s Emotional Moment With Ozzy’s Fans
The Osbourne family, all dressed in black, held up peace signs to the cheering crowd before laying their own floral tributes. Sharon was supported by her children, Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39, as they stood united in grief.
Sharon Honors Ozzy With His Wedding Ring Around Her Neck
In a deeply personal tribute, Sharon Osbourne was seen wearing Ozzy’s wedding ring on a chain around her neck as she said her final goodbye. The symbolic gesture didn’t go unnoticed.
One fan on X wrote, “Sharon Osbourne wearing Ozzy’s wedding ring in a chain around her neck while mourning him. We love you, Shaz.”
Fans Line the Streets as Family Honors Their Rock Legend
Thousands gathered along Birmingham’s Broad Street, cheering and chanting “Ozzy, Ozzy” as a hearse carrying his coffin passed by. The brass band Bostin’ Brass led the procession with a performance of “Crazy Train.”
The family paused at the Black Sabbath Bridge, now transformed into a memorial site, where they viewed flowers and tributes left by fans. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis Osbourne stood in silence, exchanging emotional gestures with the crowd.
Kelly Osbourne Wears Dad’s Iconic Glasses in Quiet Tribute
(Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)Kelly Osbourne also paid homage to her father in a subtle but touching way. She showed up for her dad and her family wearing his trademark round sunglasses. The eyewear, synonymous with Ozzy’s look, offered a quiet nod to his legacy.
Kelly remained close to Sharon throughout the procession, holding her hand and cradling her baby son Sid in moments of comfort.
(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)The Osbourne family’s outfits weren’t just mourning attire; they were statements of love. From Sharon’s pendant to Kelly’s glasses, every detail was a tribute to the man they lost and the legend the world adored. As the procession concluded, Ozzy Osbourne was laid to rest in a private ceremony later that day in Buckinghamshire.
(Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)Ozzy Osbourne passed away on Tuesday, July 22, at 76. In a heartfelt statement, his family said he was “surrounded by love” in his final moments and asked for privacy as they grieve.
Just weeks earlier, the iconic rocker made one last appearance at Black Sabbath’s reunion concert in Villa Park on July 5. Though Parkinson’s disease left him unable to stand, Ozzy delivered a powerful performance from a throne, his final tribute to the city that shaped his legacy. Though he’s gone, his legacy lives on in the hearts of fans worldwide.
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VIDEO: Sharon Osbourne Shares Emotional Moment With Fans at Husband Ozzy’s Memorial