Sharon Osbourne Pays Heartbreaking Tribute to Ozzy Wearing This Ring originally appeared on Parade.
Thousands of fans lined the streets of Birmingham as Ozzy Osbourne‘s funeral procession made its final journey through the rock legend’s hometown. “The Prince of Darkness,” who passed away last Tuesday, July 22 at age 76, was honored with a public procession followed by a private family service.
On Wednesday, July 30, heartbreaking photos captured the Osbourne family’s grief as they said their final goodbye to the Black Sabbath frontman.
Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy’s devoted wife of 43 years, was reportedly seen wearing a personal memento around her neck – her late husband’s ring suspended on a chain.
The touching gesture didn’t go unnoticed by fans, with one observer writing on X, “Sharon Osbourne wearing Ozzy’s wedding ring in a chain around her neck while mourning him. We love you shaz.”
Each family member’s tribute honored Ozzy in some way. Kelly Osbourne, 40, remembered her father by wearing his signature round sunglasses, an accessory that became synonymous with the rock star throughout his career.
Standing close to her brother Jack Osbourne, 39, Kelly was visibly overcome with emotion as she viewed the fan memorial tributes that had gathered near the procession route.
Even Aimee Osbourne, 41, who typically avoids the public eye, emerged to pay her respects to her father. In a particularly sweet touch, she wore a bat brooch – a reference to one of Ozzy’s most infamous moments when he bit the head off a bat during a 1982 concert.
The incident became part of rock folklore and cemented the bat as a symbol of Ozzy’s wild stage persona.
As the cortege moved through Birmingham’s streets, devoted fans showed their love for both the deceased rocker and his grieving family. Supporters were reportedly heard chanting supportive messages, with one fan calling out “we love you Sharon” as she laid flowers beside the procession.
The public funeral procession allowed fans to bid farewell to the man whose voice defined heavy metal for over five decades. From his work with Black Sabbath to his successful solo career, Ozzy’s influence on rock music remains legendary. His hometown of Birmingham served as the perfect setting for a final tribute to one of Britain’s most iconic rock stars.
Sharon Osbourne Pays Heartbreaking Tribute to Ozzy Wearing This Ring first appeared on Parade on Jul 30, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
