Thousands of fans lined the streets of Birmingham on Wednesday to pay their final respects to legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne as his cortege made an emotional journey through the city he called home.
The procession stopped at the iconic Black Sabbath Bridge on Broad Street, where mourners have created a shrine in tribute to the heavy metal pioneer, who died last week at the age of 76.
Cries of “We love you, Ozzy!” rang out as the Osbourne family — Sharon, Jack, Kelly, and Aimee — laid flowers and paused to read the heartfelt messages left by fans. Sharon Osbourne, visibly emotional, offered a peace sign to the crowd before returning to the vehicle.
Each family member held a pink rose wrapped in black paper and tied with a purple ribbon — colours synonymous with Black Sabbath. The hearse carrying Ozzy also bore floral arrangements in matching hues.
The cortege began its route at Ozzy’s childhood home in Aston before heading into the city centre. The tribute came just weeks after Osbourne made his final stage appearance at Villa Park, where he performed alongside artists inspired by his decades-long career — including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, and Yungblud.
The day marked a powerful farewell to a music icon whose legacy continues to resonate with generations around the world.
