Legendary rock icon Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22, much to the despair of the music world. Today, on his funeral, thousands of fans poured onto the streets of Birmingham to pay tribute to the Prince of Darkness. The Black Sabbath frontman, who passed away at the age of 76 after a long and public battle with Parkinson’s disease, received a heartfelt farewell in the city he called home. Sharon Osbourne becomes emotional The funeral procession, organised by the Birmingham City Council in collaboration with the Osbourne family, turned into a sea of emotion as fans from across the world gathered to honour the music legend. Ozzy, whose legacy redefined the heavy metal genre, was remembered with flowers, hand-written letters, and memorabilia placed by mourners along the streets. Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy’s widow, was seen visibly emotional during the ceremony. Dressed in a black floor-length gown, she broke down upon seeing the enormous pile of fan tributes. Holding onto her children - Kelly and Jack - Sharon appeared overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from fans who had been touched by Ozzy's music and larger-than-life persona. ALSO READ: Ozzy Osbourne's Daughter Kelly Pens Heartfelt Tribute For Her 'Best Friend' Days After Passing Ozzy's funeral sees thousands of fans The Osbourne family, including Aimee, Jack, and Kelly, stood united as they walked toward the fan memorial. They acknowledged the crowd’s support, with Sharon and her children seen holding up peace signs before making their way back to their vehicles and continuing the funeral procession. Ozzy first revealed his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2020, and in the years that followed, faced multiple health challenges. Despite it all, he remained deeply loved and respected by fans and peers alike. Birmingham, the birthplace of heavy metal and Ozzy’s musical journey, gave him a fitting send-off—filled with music, memory, and mourning. His voice may have gone silent, but his spirit continues to echo through generations of rock enthusiasts.