The city of Birmingham bid a heartfelt goodbye to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, as family, fans, and friends gathered to honor the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath in a deeply emotional funeral on July 30, 2025.
Returning to the city where it all began, Ozzy was laid to rest in his hometown — a final tribute to the man who helped define heavy metal and left an indelible mark on music history.
At the center of the farewell were his wife, Sharon, and their three children: Kelly, Jack, and Aimee Osbourne. Their rare public reunion moved fans, symbolizing a moment of unity in the face of profound loss.
For years, the siblings have lived largely separate lives — with Aimee choosing privacy over the spotlight — but grief brought them together.
Photos from the procession show the family walking side by side, comforting one another, and supporting a visibly heartbroken Sharon, who stood strong despite the weight of her loss.
Thousands lined the streets of central Birmingham, holding flowers, signs, and candles, many gathering near the Black Sabbath Bridge, a landmark named in honor of the band. The outpouring of love reflected Ozzy’s deep bond with the city that shaped him.
Kelly Osbourne arrived with her partner, Slipknot’s Sid Wilson, and their young son, Sidney. Fans quickly noticed a touching detail — she was wearing Ozzy’s iconic sunglasses, a quiet but powerful tribute that brought many to tears.
“Kelly’s wearing his glasses… I felt this 😢,” one fan wrote.
“Aww, sweet tribute,” said another.
“From that angle, she looks just like him,” a third added.
Jack Osbourne was seen warmly greeting fans and helping to steady his mother as they viewed the sea of tributes. His presence, along with his siblings’, showed a family united in mourning.
Despite their differences over the years — and Aimee’s past comments about the strained dynamics — the siblings stood together at key moments, a testament to the unbreakable ties of blood and memory.
“There’s an acceptance,” Aimee once said. “But we don’t socialize.”
Yet on this day, words weren’t needed.
The cortege, draped in flowers and led by loved ones, moved through the city in a solemn, celebratory procession — honoring not just a rock god, but a husband, father, and hometown hero.
Online, fans poured out their grief.
“This broke my heart.”
“Watching his family hurt… this one hurts.”
“An amazing tribute to an even more amazing man.”
In the end, the service was more than a farewell.
It was a celebration of a life lived loudly, fiercely, and without apology.
And as the echoes of “Iron Man” faded into the Birmingham sky, one truth remained:
Ozzy may be gone — but his legacy will never die.