It wasn’t just the music world that came to a standstill—it was the hearts of thousands of fans, gathered in the streets of Birmingham to say goodbye to a rock legend.
Sharon Osbourne, frail but deeply moved, made a powerful appearance to honor her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne, just days after his passing.
The Peace Sign That Said It All
Sharon, 72, emerged slowly from a van, greeted by a wave of emotion from the crowd that lined Broad Street.
Despite the heartbreak, she managed a small but heartfelt gesture—a peace sign to the crowd—to show her appreciation for the outpouring of love.
Thousands had gathered to pay tribute to the Prince of Darkness, who died on July 22 at the age of 76.
A Sea of Tributes in Ozzy’s Hometown
The family was escorted to the ‘Black Sabbath Bridge,’ now a shrine of flowers, handwritten notes, and memorabilia from fans around the world.
The street had been closed off so they could quietly take in the tributes.
Sharon, flanked by her children Kelly, Jack, and Aimee, broke down in tears as she slowly approached the mountain of love left behind for her husband.
Holding On to Each Other Through Grief
With a tissue in one hand and a black-wrapped bouquet in the other, Sharon looked physically and emotionally spent.
Jack gently held her arm while Kelly and Aimee stayed close, their presence giving her strength.
As she placed her flower down, the crowd began to shout: “We love you, Sharon!”—an emotional moment that left few with dry eyes.
Ozzy’s Children Share Their Final Goodbye
One by one, the children laid their own floral tributes before helping their mother back to the car.
Among them stood Louis Osbourne, Ozzy’s son from his first marriage, dressed in a purple tie with skull-and-crossbones patterns—fitting for the occasion and a subtle nod to his father’s legacy.
The Moment That Broke Sharon
At one point, Sharon clutched her hands to her face and wept.
But she managed to gather herself, standing beside Aimee, who gently encouraged her.
Together, they offered a final sign of gratitude to the crowd—another peace sign, this time with a soft smile through the pain.
A Brass Band Led the Final Procession
As the family followed the funeral cortege, a local brass band named Bostin’ Brass played reimagined versions of Black Sabbath classics.
Leading the procession was a sleek Jaguar hearse bearing a large floral tribute that spelled out just one word in deep purple—Ozzy’s favorite color: “OZZY.”
A Trip Past His Roots
Before reaching Broad Street, the cortege took a quiet detour past Ozzy’s childhood home on Lodge Road in Aston.
The current residents had placed a framed photo of him in the window, a touching tribute from the place where his journey began.
The Rocker Who Refused to Qu
Ozzy had only recently returned to the UK after being given the all-clear by doctors to leave the U.S. for good.
In his final years, he battled Parkinson’s and long-term injuries from a 2003 quad bike crash and a 2019 fall.
Though the pandemic and health issues canceled his farewell tour, Ozzy fought hard to give fans one last show.
One Final Roar at Villa Park
Just weeks before his passing, Ozzy delivered an emotional career finale at Villa Park on July 5—a performance he had trained for months to give.
Fittingly titled Back to the Beginning, the concert marked a full-circle moment in the life of a man who gave everything to his fans and his music.