Sharon Osbourne's 'hidden tribute' to Ozzy at his funeral procession
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Sharon Osbourne paid a touching tribute to her late husband Ozzy as she led his emotional funeral procession on Wednesday.

The Black Sabbath rocker died aged 76 on July 22 and his funeral cortege travelled through his hometown of Birmingham on Wednesday.

His grieving widow, Sharon, together with their children Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis, led the procession, making a stop at Black Sabbath Bridge where they were met with an overwhelming show of support from the assembled crowd.

Sharon, 72, paid a subtle tribute to her late husband during the ceremony as she wore Ozzy’s ring around her neck.

She was seen wearing the recognisable gold ring featuring a row of diamonds around her neck on a chain.

The distinctive piece of jewellery is believed to be Ozzy’s wedding band, and he has been seen wearing it on his ring finger in recent years. 

Sharon Osbourne paid a touching tribute to her late husband Ozzy as she led his emotional funeral procession on Wednesday (pictured with daughters Kelly and Aimee)

During the heartfelt funeral procession on Wednesday, Sharon Osbourne paid tribute to her late husband Ozzy, as she walked alongside her daughters Kelly and Aimee.

Sharon, 72, paid a subtle tribute to her late husband during the ceremony as she wore Ozzy's ring around her neck (pictured with son Jack and daughter Kelly)

At the age of 72, Sharon chose to honor Ozzy in a personal way by wearing his ring on a chain around her neck, as she was seen with her son Jack and daughter Kelly.

The Black Sabbath rocker died aged 76 on July 22 and his funeral cortege travelled through his hometown of Birmingham on Wednesday (pictured with Sharon and Jack in 2024)

The legendary musician from Black Sabbath passed away at the age of 76 on July 22, and his funeral procession passed through his native Birmingham on Wednesday, as shown alongside Sharon and Jack in 2024.

According to reports, Ozzy has been wearing the ring since their 2017 vow renewal – which took place 35 years after they originally tied the knot.

During the funeral, Sharon also held her hands up and gave a double peace sign – a gesture which has become synonymous with the metal star.

Ozzy previously explained the significance behind the gesture, telling Rolling Stone in 2002: ‘We were the last hippie band. We were into peace.’

Sharon was not alone in her quiet remembrance; Ozzy’s children also wore meaningful pieces that paid homage to their cherished father.

Louis, Ozzy’s son from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, donned a purple tie adorned with a skull and crossbones to honor his father’s iconic rock ‘n’ roll persona.

Kelly, 40, also remembered her father by wearing his iconic sunglasses, with the Prince of Darkness becoming synonymous with round shades over the years.

In another poignant clothing choice, Jack, 39, also wore a small silver cross pin on the end of his tie – a reference to Ozzy’s signature pendant.

Lastly, Aimee, 41, also pinned a bat brooch to her blazer as she joined her family in paying reference to Ozzy’s iconic career.

Sharon was seen wearing a gold ring featuring a row of diamonds around her neck on a chain

The distinctive piece of jewellery is believed to be Ozzy's wedding band, and he has been seen wearing it on his ring finger in recent years

Sharon was seen wearing a gold ring featuring a row of diamonds around her neck on a chain, which is believed to be Ozzy’s wedding ring (right)

During the funeral, Sharon also held her hands up and gave a double peace sign - a gesture which has become synonymous with the metal star

During the funeral, Sharon also held her hands up and gave a double peace sign – a gesture which has become synonymous with the metal star

Ozzy (pictured in 2002) previously explained the significance behind his liking for the peace gesture, telling Rolling Stone in 2002: 'We were the last hippie band. We were into peace'

Ozzy (pictured in 2002) previously explained the significance behind his liking for the peace gesture, telling Rolling Stone in 2002: ‘We were the last hippie band. We were into peace’

Sharon was overwhelmed with grief as she attended the ceremony alongside her family

Sharon was overwhelmed with grief as she attended the ceremony alongside her family 

Ozzy's son Louis - from his first marriage to Thelma Riley - (pictured with sister Aimee) also wore a purple tie featuring a skull and crossbones in a nod to his father's own rock n' roll style

Ozzy’s son Louis – from his first marriage to Thelma Riley – (pictured with sister Aimee) also wore a purple tie featuring a skull and crossbones in a nod to his father’s own rock n’ roll style

One of Ozzy’s most famous moments was when he bit the head off a bat live on stage, with the metal star even performing on a bat throne at his farewell show at Villa Park just weeks before his death. 

Huge crowds descended on Birmingham on Wednesday to pay tribute to the beloved Prince of Darkness at his funeral procession.

The funeral cortege was led by a live brass band, Bostin’ Brass, who performed versions of Black Sabbath songs such as Iron Man, as thousands of tearful devotees lined the streets and sang along in Ozzy’s memory. 

The hearse carrying the singer’s coffin – adorned with purple flowers spelling out ‘Ozzy’ – passed the star’s childhood home in Lodge Road, Aston, shortly after midday.

Flowers had been placed outside the terraced property, close to Villa Park, while the owners of the house put up a picture of Osbourne in the front bay window.

Sharon led the procession with her children Jack, Aimee and Kelly and Ozzy’s son Louis from his first marriage as they comforted each other amid their devastating grief.

Thousands of people were pictured taking their places not only on Black Sabbath Bridge but along the city centre route along which his cortege travelled towards the Black Sabbath Bridge bench.

Fans clapped and cheered chanting ‘Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy’ as the rock legend’s hearse passed through the streets of Birmingham as Sharon watched on and brushed away tears. 

Kelly, 40, also remembered her father by wearing his iconic sunglasses, with the Prince of Darkness becoming synonymous with round shades over the years

Kelly, 40, also remembered her father by wearing his iconic sunglasses, with the Prince of Darkness becoming synonymous with round shades over the years

Kelly broke down in tears while wearing her father's trademark purple-lens glasses at the funeral procession

Ozzy pictured wearing his trademark lenses in 2022

Kelly broke down in tears while wearing her father’s trademark purple-lens glasses at the funeral procession (Ozzy, right, in 2022) 

In another poignant clothing choice, Jack, 39, also wore a small silver cross pin on the end of his tie - a reference to Ozzy's signature pendant

In another poignant clothing choice, Jack, 39, also wore a small silver cross pin on the end of his tie – a reference to Ozzy’s signature pendant

Lastly, Aimee, 41, also pinned a bat brooch to her blazer as she joined her family in paying reference to Ozzy's iconic career

Lastly, Aimee, 41, also pinned a bat brooch to her blazer as she joined her family in paying reference to Ozzy’s iconic career

Describing Ozzy as a ‘working class hero’ who loved his city, the Lord Mayor of Birmingham said: ‘I got to know him in the last few weeks when we gave him the freedom of the city and he was just so humble, so down to earth. He was a working class hero.

‘I couldn’t tell he was a rock star, he was just an ordinary guy, so caring. He had working class roots and his loved his fans, he loved his city, he always promoted Birmingham wherever he went, he was proud to have been born in Aston.

‘His slogan was “Birmingham Forever” and that makes me such a proud citizen. It was a last hurrah for him today.’ 

Ozzy and his Black Sabbath bandmates – Terence ‘Geezer’ Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward – were recently given the freedom of the city of Birmingham, which recognises people’s exceptional service to the city.

Ozzy is survived by his wife Sharon and his five children Jessica, Louis, Aimee, Kelly and Jack.

In a statement shared last Tuesday, Ozzy’s family said he died ‘surrounded by love’, adding: ‘It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning.’ 

Ozzy took to the stage for his farewell concert at Villa Park stadium in his native Birmingham less than three weeks before his death – reuniting with his original Black Sabbath bandmates for the first time since 2005.

More than 42,000 fans packed into the venue for the Back To The Beginning show, during which he told the crowd in his final speech: ‘You’ve no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart.’

His grief-stricken wife Sharon and children Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis led the parade and stopped at Black Sabbath Bridge to an outpouring of love

His grief-stricken wife Sharon and children Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis led the parade and stopped at Black Sabbath Bridge to an outpouring of love

Jack and Kelly shared an embrace as Sharon was comforted by Aimee during the hell-raiser's final send-off

Jack and Kelly shared an embrace as Sharon was comforted by Aimee during the hell-raiser’s final send-off

Huge crowds descended on Birmingham on Wednesday to pay tribute to the beloved Prince of Darkness at his funeral procession

Huge crowds descended on Birmingham on Wednesday to pay tribute to the beloved Prince of Darkness at his funeral procession 

Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal, was also in attendance at the ceremony

Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal, was also in attendance at the ceremony 

Sharon laid a single flower, as did her children, at the head of the sea of tributes left to Ozzy

Sharon laid a single flower, as did her children, at the head of the sea of tributes left to Ozzy

The hearse carrying the singer's coffin was adorned with purple flowers spelling out 'Ozzy'

The hearse carrying the singer’s coffin was adorned with purple flowers spelling out ‘Ozzy’

Fans clapped and cheered chanting 'Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy' as the rock legend's hearse passed through the streets of Birmingham as Sharon watched on and brushed away tears

Fans clapped and cheered chanting ‘Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy’ as the rock legend’s hearse passed through the streets of Birmingham as Sharon watched on and brushed away tears 

A message on screen then read: ‘Thank you for everything, you guys are f***ing amazing. Birmingham Forever,’ before the sky lit up with fireworks.

He had told of it being his last performance due to his health, having opened up about his battle with Parkinson’s in 2020.

The musician had undergone seven surgeries in the past five years, including a fourth spinal operation in 2023, and had been battling Parkinson’s disease since 2003.

Before his final show, Ozzy said he hoped to continue recording music after retiring from live performing, but he heartbreakingly died before he was able to do so.

Ozzy’s last solo album, 2022’s Patient Number 9, featured a long list of guest artists, including hid Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Zakk Wylde, and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, among others.

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