In the kind of moment that stops you in your tracks, Kelly Osbourne walked through the streets of Birmingham wearing her father’s iconic purple glasses—those trademark shades that fans will forever associate with the Prince of Darkness.
This wasn’t just a style nod. It was a daughter’s heartbreaking salute to her father, mentor, and best friend.
A City Comes Together to Mourn a Legend
Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal pioneer and Birmingham’s proudest son, was laid to rest in a powerful and emotional public procession on Wednesday.
He passed away last week at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy that shaped generations of music lovers around the world.
As his funeral cortege made its way through the city centre, it was clear that Ozzy’s memory would live on—not just in his songs, but in the hearts of thousands.
His final journey began around Broad Street, where crowds had been gathering for hours.
Fans, family, and friends filled the streets, many of them emotional, some even in tears, all united by one thing: their love for the man who gave voice to the outsiders.
Kelly, Jack, and Aimee Show Strength While Honouring Their Dad
The Osbourne family stood strong in the face of unimaginable loss.
Kelly, joined by siblings Jack and Aimee, laid down floral tributes near the Black Sabbath Bridge, where fans had already covered the area in flowers over the past week.
Their mother, Sharon, also stepped out of the cortege to join them, supported closely by Ozzy’s eldest son, Louis, from his first marriage.
At one point, Jack and Kelly embraced tenderly—two siblings leaning on each other at the very site that has come to symbolize their father’s incredible legacy.
A Unique Father-Daughter Bond Remembered
Ozzy had always been open about his special relationship with Kelly.
He once told Rolling Stone that she was his favourite child, jokingly admitting that the rest of the family knew it too.
“Me and Kelly, we’re like two peas in a pod,” he said during one heartfelt interview.
Their bond went beyond just family ties.
In 2003, the duo released a cover of Changes, which soared to the top of the UK charts and became one of the most memorable father-daughter collaborations in music history.
Brass Band Plays Black Sabbath Hits as Fans Line the Streets
As the cortege moved through Birmingham, it was led by Bostin’ Brass—a live brass band reinterpreting Black Sabbath classics like Iron Man.
It was a surreal yet fitting soundtrack for a procession that celebrated a life lived on the edge.
Thousands gathered not only around Black Sabbath Bridge but along the entire route.
The hearse, a black Jaguar adorned with purple flowers spelling out Ozzy, even passed his childhood home on Lodge Road in Aston.
Outside that modest terraced house, fans and neighbours paid their respects.
The current homeowner had even placed a photo of Ozzy in the front window—a gesture that didn’t go unnoticed by those watching from the street.
Birmingham Reflects on Its Local Hero
Birmingham wasn’t just where Ozzy was from—it’s who he was.
Fans have been leaving notes, flowers, and candles by the mural on Navigation Street, and a special book of condolences has been filling up at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, which is currently hosting an exhibition titled Ozzy Osbourne (1948–2025): Working Class Hero.
In many ways, the city had turned into one giant shrine.
From the brass music to the emotional tributes, this wasn’t just a funeral—it was a city mourning one of its own.
Fans Speak About the Power of Ozzy’s Music
One fan, who gave his name as Goose, summed up the sentiment of many.
He spoke about discovering Ozzy’s music during his teens and feeling like he’d finally found someone who truly understood him.
“There was music that felt like it was made for us,” he said. “Ozzy felt like family.
He gave so much to the world and made so many of us feel seen.”
Sharon Considers a Private Burial on the Family Estate
While Wednesday’s public procession was deeply emotional, Sharon is reportedly considering something far more intimate for the final burial.
According to friends, she may lay Ozzy to rest in the gardens of their vast 350-acre estate, creating a private sanctuary where the family can remember him in peace.
It’s a move that echoes the quieter side of Ozzy—the man beyond the stage lights and wild stories.
Ozzy Wanted Laughter at His Funeral, Not Sadness
True to form, Ozzy once said he didn’t want his funeral to be a tearful event.
In a 2011 interview with The Times, he joked that he’d be happy if people played Justin Bieber or Susan Boyle at his funeral, as long as it made them smile.
He even fantasized about pranks, like a pre-recorded video of him asking for a “second opinion” on being declared dead.
It was classic Ozzy—unapologetically cheeky and utterly unforgettable.
A Final Message From the Family
In a statement released shortly after his passing, the Osbourne family said that Ozzy died “surrounded by love,” adding, “It is with more sadness than words can express that we confirm the loss of our beloved Ozzy Osbourne.”
An air ambulance was dispatched to his home, and paramedics fought for two hours to save him.
But in the end, Ozzy left the world just as he lived in it—loved, celebrated, and unforgettable.