Sharon Osbourne’s Subtle Tributes to Late Husband Ozzy During Emotional Funeral Procession

Sharon Osbourne Leads Emotional Tribute to Ozzy at Birmingham Funeral
(Images: [Sharon wearing Ozzy’s ring]; [Family procession]; [Crowds chanting "Ozzy"])

Sharon Osbourne, 72, led a heartfelt farewell to her late husband, Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne, during his funeral procession in Birmingham on Wednesday. The rock icon, who passed away on July 22 at 76, was honored by thousands of fans lining the streets of his hometown. Sharon wore Ozzy’s diamond-studded gold wedding ring on a chain—a symbol of their 41-year marriage, renewed in 2017—and flashed his signature double peace sign, a gesture he once called a nod to his hippie roots: “We were the last hippie band. We were into peace.”

Family Tributes
(Images: [Kelly in Ozzy’s sunglasses]; [Aimee’s bat brooch])
Ozzy’s children also paid subtle homage. Son Louis, from his first marriage, wore a skull-and-crossbones tie reflecting Ozzy’s rock style. Daughter Kelly, 40, donned her father’s iconic round sunglasses, while Jack, 39, pinned a silver cross to his tie—a tribute to Ozzy’s signature pendant. Eldest daughter Aimee, 41, wore a bat brooch, referencing Ozzy’s infamous 1982 stage moment where he bit a bat’s head off.

A City Mourns Its “Working-Class Hero”
The funeral cortege, led by a brass band playing Black Sabbath hits like Iron Man, paused at the renamed Black Sabbath Bridge. Fans chanted “Ozzy! Ozzy!” as the flower-adorned hearse passed his childhood home in Aston. Sharon and her children, visibly emotional, waved to crowds. Birmingham’s Lord Mayor praised Ozzy as a “humble, working-class hero” who championed his city: “His slogan was ‘Birmingham Forever.’”

Final Bow
(Image: [Ozzy’s last concert at Villa Park])
Just weeks before his death, Ozzy performed an emotional farewell show at Birmingham’s Villa Park, reuniting with Black Sabbath bandmates for the first time since 2005. Over 42,000 fans attended, witnessing fireworks and his tearful farewell: “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” Despite battling Parkinson’s disease and multiple spinal surgeries, Ozzy had hoped to continue recording music. His final album, Patient Number 9 (2022), featured legends like Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck.

Legacy of the Prince of Darkness
Ozzy’s family confirmed he died peacefully at home, “surrounded by love.” A cultural icon, his influence spanned decades, blending rebellion and authenticity. As Birmingham’s streets echoed with Black Sabbath anthems, fans and family alike celebrated a man who turned personal struggles into timeless art—proving rock ‘n’ roll truly is forever.

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