{"id":2176,"date":"2025-08-01T15:30:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T15:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/?p=2176"},"modified":"2025-08-01T15:30:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T15:30:55","slug":"ozzy-osbournes-funeral-sharon-osbourne-breaks-down-in-birmingham-as-thousands-pay-tribute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/?p=2176","title":{"rendered":"Ozzy Osbourne\u2019s Funeral: Sharon Osbourne Breaks Down In Birmingham As Thousands Pay Tribute"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thousands of fans gathered in the streets of\u00a0Birmingham<\/strong>, UK, to say a final goodbye to\u00a0Ozzy Osbourne<\/strong>, the legendary frontman of\u00a0Black Sabbath<\/strong>, who passed away at the age of 76 on\u00a0Tuesday, July 22, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Leading the heartfelt farewell was Ozzy\u2019s wife,\u00a0Sharon Osbourne<\/strong>, who broke down in tears during the public procession. Surrounded by their children \u2014\u00a0Jack (39), Kelly (40), Aimee (41)<\/strong>, and Ozzy\u2019s son\u00a0Louis (50)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Sharon read messages from fans and waved a peace sign to the emotional crowd.<\/p>\n

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A Public Farewell To The Prince Of Darkness<\/h2>\n

The funeral procession began with a hearse traveling down\u00a0Broad Street<\/strong>, eventually stopping at the\u00a0Black Sabbath Bridge<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 now a symbolic landmark for fans of heavy metal worldwide. From early morning, thousands of mourners lined the streets holding signs, banners, and Ozzy memorabilia.<\/p>\n

Many wore\u00a0bat-themed clothing<\/strong>\u00a0and classic Black Sabbath shirts, paying tribute to the \u201cPrince of Darkness\u201d in style.<\/p>\n

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Local musicians from\u00a0Bostin\u2019 Brass<\/strong>\u00a0led the procession with a live brass performance, honoring Ozzy\u2019s Birmingham roots. Floral arrangements beside the casket spelled \u201cOZZY,\u201d while fans chanted his name through tears and applause.<\/p>\n

Sharon Osbourne\u2019s Emotional Moment<\/h2>\n

Carrying pink and purple flowers wrapped in black paper, Sharon, Jack, and Kelly paused at the\u00a0Black Sabbath memorial bench<\/strong>. There, Sharon was visibly overcome with emotion while Kelly leaned on her brother for support. Fans shouted \u201cWe love you, Sharon!\u201d as she approached the crowd.<\/p>\n

In a previous statement posted on Instagram, Sharon wrote:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis loss is sudden and impossible to process. To the world, he was a legend\u2026 but to me, he was my Terry. The man I loved. My partner. My heart.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

A City United In Tribute<\/h2>\n

Zafar Iqbal<\/strong>, Lord Mayor of Birmingham, was present at the procession and delivered a moving message:<\/p>\n

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\u201cOzzy was more than a music legend \u2014 he was a son of Birmingham. We are proud to host this tribute for one of our greatest icons.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Fans of all ages shared stories of how Ozzy\u2019s music had changed their lives. One longtime fan said,\u00a0\u201cOzzy helped give a voice to people like me. He felt like family.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next: Private Service and Celebrity Guests<\/h2>\n

While the public paid their respects in Birmingham, a\u00a0private family service<\/strong>\u00a0is scheduled for the following day in\u00a0Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire<\/strong>. Among those expected to attend are:<\/p>\n

A Legacy That Transcends Music<\/h2>\n

Ozzy\u2019s passing sparked a global outpouring of grief and remembrance. Messages came from\u00a0Rod Stewart<\/strong>,\u00a0Noel Gallagher<\/strong>,\u00a0Elton John<\/strong>, and countless others. With a career spanning more than\u00a0six decades<\/strong>, Ozzy\u2019s journey from a working-class boy in Birmingham to global icon remains unparalleled.<\/p>\n

From\u00a0biting the head off a bat<\/strong>\u00a0to becoming a household name through\u00a0The Osbournes<\/em>, Ozzy embodied the raw, unpredictable heart of rock and roll \u2014 but also showed deep emotion, resilience, and love for his family.<\/p>\n

His later years were marked by health challenges, including a spinal injury and a\u00a0Parkinson\u2019s disease diagnosis in 2020<\/strong>. A documentary titled\u00a0\u201cNo Escape From Now\u201d<\/strong>, chronicling Ozzy\u2019s final years, is expected to premiere on\u00a0Paramount+<\/strong>\u00a0later this year.<\/p>\n

Watch Footage From Ozzy Osbourne\u2019s Funeral Procession Below:<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thousands of fans gathered in the streets of\u00a0Birmingham, UK, to say a final goodbye to\u00a0Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of\u00a0Black Sabbath, who passed away at the age of 76 on\u00a0Tuesday, … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2176","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2176"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2176\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2177,"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2176\/revisions\/2177"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}