Ozzy Osbourne was honored in a moving memorial service in his hometown of Birmingham, England, on July 30, 2025. Fans and loved ones gathered to pay tribute to the legendary rocker, whose influence shaped generations of music. His wife, Sharon Osbourne, was in tears, while their children were visibly shaken as they viewed the flowers and tributes left by fans and took time to greet those in attendance. Online users followed the event live, sharing reactions in real time.
Sharon Osbourne’s Heartbreak
Sharon was visibly heartbroken as she laid flowers at her late husband Ozzy’s memorial service. Photos from the service captured the rawness of that moment, showing Sharon leaning on her children, Jack and Kelly, for support, her body heavy with sorrow. The pain of losing Ozzy, her husband and partner of many years, was written all over her face. The images and video from the service quickly sparked an outpouring of emotion online. People across social media were struck by how fragile and devastated Sharon looked. One person wrote, “She looks absolutely broken and so frail💔,” while another added, “I hate seeing Sharon so fragile :'( R.I.P Ozzy Osbourne. Rest easy.” During the service, Sharon was also seen tearfully holding up a peace sign, a gesture mirrored by her daughter, Aimee.
The Emotional Reunion of the Osbourne Children
The city of Birmingham came together to bid farewell to the legendary Black Sabbath frontman. The ceremony captured a rare reunion of the Osbourne children, with Sharon and the couple’s three children—Kelly, Jack, and Aimee—reuniting publicly to honor the legendary musician. Their joint appearance marked a rare moment of togetherness after years spent largely out of the public eye. Ozzy, best known as the pioneering frontman of Black Sabbath, helped shape the sound of heavy metal and became one of its most enduring cultural figures. Born and raised in Birmingham, his bond with the city remained strong throughout his life. Also present was Ozzy and Sharon’s oldest daughter, Aimee, who was seen “visibly shaking” during the service.
Ozzy’s Other Children and a Funeral Controversy
The funeral also sparked an online debate as fans questioned the absence of some of the rock legend’s children from his previous marriage. Before marrying Sharon, Ozzy was married to Thelma Riley from 1971 to 1982. They had two children, Louis and Jessica, and Ozzy adopted Thelma’s son, Elliot. In his book, “I Am Ozzy,” he admitted that he and Thelma only stayed together for the sake of their children. While Louis was present at the funeral ceremony, Jessica and Elliot were noticeably absent. Their absence also drew attention because they were not mentioned in the family’s statement announcing Ozzy’s death, which was signed by Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis. Fans online quickly questioned this, with one asking, “Where are his. other two children from his previous marriage? [sic]”
Another aspect of the funeral that stirred unexpected outrage among netizens was the behavior of the crowd. As the funeral procession made its way through Birmingham, fans were seen cheering and chanting “Ozzy!” while a local brass band played a rather lively tune. This ignited backlash online, with some people calling the crowd “disrespectful.” One person wrote on Facebook, “I don’t understand less is more. silence should have been a wonderful tribute [sic].” Another commented, “The crowd should of shown a sign of respect by being silent and letting his family have this moment 😢 [sic].” However, in response, one person countered, “Ozzy’s wishes was to not have a ‘mope fest [sic],'” while another clarified, “They played Sabbath and Ozzy songs.”