The Osbourne family has come together to pay a poignant tribute to their beloved patriarch, Ozzy Osbourne. On July 30th, Sharon Osbourne, accompanied by her children Aimee, Kelly, and Jack Osbourne, as well as Ozzy's son Louis Osbourne, converged in their hometown of Birmingham, England, for a poignant public funeral procession, a solemn week after his passing on July 22nd.
Amidst the gathering of friends and family at the Black Sabbath bridge bench on Broad Street, Birmingham, Sharon, clad in a modest black dress adorned with a simple gold chain, could barely contain her grief as she gazed upon the sea of flowers and heartfelt gifts left in honor of her late husband of 41 years.
Aimee, who has navigated her share of familial ups and downs, stood steadfastly by her mother's side, as fans lined the streets to pay respects to the Prince of Darkness. Kelly and Jack, meanwhile, shared an emotional embrace, overwhelmed by the countless tributes left by Ozzy's devoted fans.
In a poignant gesture to honor her father, Kelly donned a pair of purple wire-rimmed tinted sunglasses, a nod to Ozzy's signature style. Sharing her heartache on Instagram Story, she wrote, referencing Ozzy's 1972 song "Changes," "I feel unhappy. I am so sad. I lost the best friend I ever had," just days after his untimely demise.
Ozzy's passing came shortly after he reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates for a bittersweet farewell performance at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5th. "It is with an inexpressible sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished Ozzy Osbourne this morning," the family stated in a heart-wrenching July 22nd announcement to E! News. "He was surrounded by his family and enveloped in love. We humbly request everyone to respect our family's privacy during this difficult time."
The following day, after Ozzy's bandmate Gavin Rossdale paid tribute to the musician's warmth and humor on social media, Sharon expressed her deep gratitude by commenting under his post, "Bless you," acknowledging the heartfelt message in a time of immense sorrow.
