PICS: Sharon Osbourne, kids and fans bid emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne
The Black Sabbath frontman died on 22 July at the age of 76.
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne. Photo: AFP
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Family members and thousands of Ozzy Osbourne's fans gathered in his hometown, Birmingham, for the late rock star’s funeral on Wednesday, 30 July.
An emotional Sharon Osbourne, and their children, Jack, Aimee and Kelly were also in attendance.
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“[It was] his private funeral, but a very public procession. There were thousands of people…”
– Adam Gilchrist, International News Correspondent
I just watched Ozzy Osbourne’s final journey through Birmingham and my heart honestly broke. Seeing Sharon so fragile at the Black Sabbath bench, standing in front of all the tributes, completely shattered it was so hard to watch. She looked like a woman holding herself together… pic.twitter.com/P3DwXCX5SB
— 💫♥️Kay ♥️💫 (@Kay_W84) July 30, 2025
sharon osbourne wearing ozzy’s wedding ring in a chain around her neck while mourning him 😭 we love you shaz pic.twitter.com/FJxUg4QtpD
— tish (@bIizzofmaiden) July 30, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne funeral, fans ready waiting for the cortege. pic.twitter.com/GL7PNFwiMv
— Rock Photography (@Photomusicrock) July 30, 2025
Tens of thousands of fans line the streets as Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral cortege passes through Birmingham on July 30, 2025, just weeks after his final hometown show. Sharon, Jack, and Kelly Osbourne stopped at the Black Sabbath Bench to honor the late rock legend.
— MuchMusic (@Much) July 30, 2025
via TT /… pic.twitter.com/EPAYJRpv54
Sharon Osbourne and Family cry while reading tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne. pic.twitter.com/Z7yH0PqufI
— Rock Photography (@Photomusicrock) July 30, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne returns home 🖤
— Rock Sound (@rocksound) July 30, 2025
The metal legend’s funeral procession makes its way down Broad Street in his native Birmingham as fans line up to pay their respects
📸 @yasminesummanx #OzzyOsbourne pic.twitter.com/d9gvJTgeIF
The funeral procession for Ozzy Osbourne has commenced. Fans are lining the streets to bid farewell to the legendary musician.
— Just Rock Content (@JustRockContent) July 30, 2025
Thank You Ozzy!pic.twitter.com/oHh7sOzpHF
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