Thousands Attend Emotional Ozzy Osbourne Farewell Birmingham
Thousands Attend Emotional Ozzy Osbourne Farewell Birmingham

Thousands Attend Emotional Ozzy Osbourne Farewell Birmingham

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Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76 and was honored with an emotional funeral procession in his hometown of Birmingham on July 30. Thousands of fans gathered to pay tribute, chanting his name and celebrating his legacy with banners, bat-shaped balloons, and musical performances by local ensembles playing Black Sabbath classics. The procession passed significant sites, including the Black Sabbath Bridge, which features life-size renderings of the band members and serves as a memorial dedicated to Ozzy. His widow, Sharon Osbourne, alongside their children Kelly, Jack, and Aimee, participated in the ceremony, with Sharon wearing one of Ozzy's gold rings as a necklace and visibly moved while reading fan messages. Jack Osbourne paid subtle tribute through his attire, wearing a black suit with a tie adorned by a silver cross emblem reminiscent of his father's style. The farewell was marked by a communal sense of loss and celebration, with the family planning a private burial service following the public farewell.

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