Sharon Osbourne greeted people who were sad at Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral procession and did something nice for them.
Sadly, Ozzy d!ed on July 22 at the age of 76.
The Black Sabbath frontman changed Heavy Metal music forever, both with the band and on his own. His de@th had a big effect on the community.
Ozzy was a hero in Birmingham, UK, and a lot of people there were quite sad when he d!ed.
As Ozzy’s hearse made its way down Broad Street on Wednesday, fans lined the streets of Birmingham to bid goodbye.
The path went via some of the most important places in Black Sabbath history, like the famous Black Sabbath bench and bridge.
As the cortege passed by, dozens of fans threw roses in honor and chanted “Ozzy! Ozzy! Ozzy!” The flowers on either side of the coffin spelled out “Ozzy.” The local band Bostin Brass played Black Sabbath songs while people paid their respects.
Sharon Osbourne, 72, the rock star’s wife and a former judge on The X Factor, was clearly upset when she hugged Zafar Iqbal, the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, at the Black Sabbath bench.
Sharon was with their kids Aimee, Kelly, and Jack as the family laid flowers and took a minute to think about their loss at the location, which was covered in tributes from people who were also grieving.
She made a peace sign to the fans as she walked back to her car, which is something Ozzy does.
After the public funeral, there will be a private one for Ozzy’s closest family and friends.
Birmingham’s Museum and Art Gallery marked the occasion with a book of condolences and a new production of Ozzy Osbourne (1948–2025): Working Class Hero, a presentation celebrating the life and career of the “Prince of Darkness.”
The Osbourne family paid for everything related to the procession, which was put on by Birmingham City Council.
Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal told LBC that Ozzy was more than just a music legend; he was a son of Birmingham.
It was crucial for the city to provide a proper, respectful homage before the private family funeral because he had just been given the Freedom of the City and had just performed at the Back to the Beginning event at Villa Park earlier this month.
We understand how much this will mean to his admirers. We’re happy to have it here with his loving family in the site where it all started. We’re also thankful that they offered to pay for it and that the city is giving him the send-off he deserves.
Ozzy recently received the Freedom of the City of Birmingham, along with Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward, his fellow members of the Black Sabbath. For those who have done outstanding work for the community, this is a fantastic distinction.