Sharon Osbourne greeted mourners at Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession and made a touching gesture to the people who had gathered.
Ozzy sadly passed away on July 22, aged 76.
The Black Sabbath frontman revolutionized Heavy Metal music both with the band and with a solo career, and his passing left a mark on the community.
Ozzy was a hero for the city of Birmingham in the UK, and his loss was felt profoundly by a lot of those who live there.
On Wednesday, the streets of Birmingham were lined with fans who came to say goodbye as the hearse carrying Ozzy made its way down Broad Street.
The route passed some of the most symbolic locations in the Black Sabbath legacy, including the iconic Black Sabbath bench and bridge.
Flanked by purple floral arrangements that spelled out “Ozzy,” the cortege was greeted with chants of “Ozzy! Ozzy! Ozzy!” as thousands of fans threw roses in tribute. Local band Bostin Brass performed Black Sabbath hits as the crowd paid their respects.
Sharon Osbourne, 72, the rock star’s wife and former X Factor judge, was visibly emotional as she embraced Birmingham’s Lord Mayor, Zafar Iqbal, at the Black Sabbath bench.
Sharon was joined by their children Aimee, Kelly, and Jack as the family laid flowers and shared a moment of reflection at the site, surrounded by tributes left by grieving fans.
As she headed back to the car, she made a peace sign to the crowds, which is synonymous with Ozzy.
The public procession will be followed by a private funeral attended by Ozzy's closest family and friends.
As part of the tribute, Birmingham’s Museum and Art Gallery opened a book of condolences and launched a new exhibition titled Ozzy Osbourne (1948–2025): Working Class Hero, dedicated to the life and career of the man known as the “Prince of Darkness.”
Birmingham City Council organized the procession in collaboration with the Osbourne family, who generously covered all associated costs.
“Ozzy was more than a music legend – he was a son of Birmingham,” said Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal, per LBC.
“Having recently been awarded the Freedom of the City and following his celebrated appearance at the Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park earlier this month, it was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of a private family funeral.
“We know how much this moment will mean to his fans. We’re proud to host it here with his loving family in the place where it all began, and we are grateful that they have generously offered to pay to enable this to happen and support the city is giving him the farewell he deserves.”
Ozzy and his Black Sabbath bandmates — Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward — were recently honored with the Freedom of the City of Birmingham, a distinction awarded to those who have provided exceptional service to the community.