Thousands of fans and family members gathered in Birmingham to honor the late Ozzy Osbourne after his death at 76, as a powerful public procession and emotional tributes marked the farewell of a music legend whose health struggles and final performance brought his storied life full circle, leaving behind a legacy celebrated with love and tears.

Rock and roll royalty bid a final, thunderous farewell to one of its most iconic figures this week, as Ozzy Osbourne — the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath — was laid to rest in his hometown of Birmingham, England.

The funeral procession took place on Tuesday, July 30, 2025, drawing thousands of fans from across the globe who came to honor the man hailed as the “Prince of Darkness” and one of the greatest pioneers of heavy metal.

The public procession wove its way through the streets of Birmingham before a private family ceremony was held.

As the hearse passed, draped in purple floral arrangements including a grand wreath spelling out “OZZY,” fans erupted into a unified chant: “Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy, oi, oi, oi!” It was a powerful, emotional tribute to a performer whose voice, presence, and persona helped define a generation of music.

Alongside grieving fans, Ozzy’s family stood somberly in attendance. His wife of more than 40 years, Sharon Osbourne, was seen in tears as she embraced Birmingham’s Lord Mayor, Zafar Iqbal.

“Ozzy was more than a music legend,” Iqbal said solemnly. “He was a son of Birmingham. We know how much this moment means to his fans, and to our city.”

Ozzy’s children — Aimee, Kelly, and Jack — also attended the public procession.

Kelly and Jack, who gained worldwide fame in the early 2000s through the groundbreaking MTV reality series The Osbournes, stood with their older sister Aimee and mother Sharon as they watched the sea of mourners celebrate their father’s life.

Ozzy also had two children, Jessica and Louis, from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, who were also present for the service.

Electronic billboards lit up around Birmingham with heartfelt tributes reading “Ozzy forever… Birmingham will always love you,” while mourners dressed in black Sabbath tees, leather jackets, and platform boots carried signs, photos, and even vintage vinyls in memory of their rock idol.

Ozzy Osbourne, born John Michael Osbourne in 1949, died earlier this month at the age of 76.

He had been open in recent years about his ongoing health struggles, including Parkinson’s disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2003 but only made public in 2020.

Despite his declining health, Ozzy’s final performance just two weeks before his passing marked an unforgettable full-circle moment.

The concert, titled Back to the Beginning, reunited him with his Black Sabbath bandmates at Villa Park Stadium — where over 45,000 fans gathered to hear the legendary tracks “War Pigs” and “Paranoid” one last time.

Sharon later told reporters that despite Ozzy’s declining condition, he had insisted on taking the stage one final time in the city where it all began.

“He wanted to give something back to Birmingham,” she said. “He lived for his fans, and I know he felt their love until the very end.”

The Osbournes, once seen as chaotic, unconventional, and at times controversial, became one of the most famous families in entertainment.

And now, with the family united in mourning, fans across the world are remembering the softer, vulnerable side of the man behind the eyeliner, tattoos, and bat-biting headlines.

Ozzy’s impact on music and culture was seismic. A working-class boy from Birmingham’s Aston district, he went on to revolutionize rock music with Black Sabbath in the 1970s, shaping the genre of heavy metal itself.

Beyond his music, he inspired a generation to embrace individuality, defiance, and the power of reinvention — a legacy that lives on through countless artists and millions of fans.

As the funeral procession ended and the family moved to a more private location for their final goodbyes, the echoes of his music — and his fans’ voices — continued to fill the air.

Ozzy Osbourne is gone, but as Birmingham made clear this week, the legend will never die.