A Nation Mourns: Sharon and Family Bid Tearful Farewell to Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham
The world of rock is in mourning as the Osbourne family bids a final farewell to their beloved patriarch, Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on July 22 at the age of 76. More than a week after his death, fans and loved ones gathered in his hometown of Birmingham, England, to honor the life of the Prince of Darkness.
Leading the emotional funeral procession was Ozzy’s wife of 43 years, Sharon Osbourne, dressed in a simple black dress and long gold chain. Fighting back tears, Sharon paused to take in the sea of flowers placed at the Black Sabbath Bridge bench on Birmingham’s Broad Street—a poignant tribute to the rock legend’s indelible mark on music history.
Alongside Sharon were the couple’s three children—Amy, Kelly, and Jack—who stood united in grief as thousands of fans lined the streets, chanting Ozzy’s name. Kelly, with her platinum blonde hair in a sleek bun and a pair of purple-tinted sunglasses in honor of her father’s signature style, held her mother’s arm as Jack supported her on the other side.
This heartfelt farewell comes just weeks after Ozzy’s final performance in Birmingham, where he shared the stage one last time with his family and Black Sabbath bandmates. The family’s public statement, released shortly after his passing, captured the depth of their loss:
“It is with more sadness than words can convey that we share the news our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask for privacy as we mourn this tremendous loss.”
As the sun set over Birmingham, the city that gave the world its most iconic metal voice, fans and family alike whispered the same farewell: Thank you, Ozzy. His voice may have fallen silent, but his legacy will echo through the halls of rock forever.