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Sharon Osbourne, devastated by grief, is held up by her children Jack and Kelly as the family says a painful goodbye. Surrounded by mourners and a flood of flowers, their sorrow is clear. This is a final farewell frozen in a quiet, powerful moment.© Getty Images

Goodbye, Ozzy Osbourne: A Family’s Heartbreaking Farewell Captured In Images

The farewell of the Black Sabbath frontman in Birmingham drew thousands of fans, music, and memories in a celebration of his life, just as he wished.


JULY 30, 2025 10:48 AM EDT

The Osbourne family gathered in silence, each step heavy with emotion. Sharon Osbourne leaned on her children Jack and Kelly as they made their way through a crowd of mourners and memories. In the middle of their pain, they took a moment to acknowledge the fans who had shown up to say goodbye. It was a quiet gesture filled with gratitude and heartbreak. The connection between the family and the people was raw, real, and deeply moving.

Sharon Osbourne, a devoted wife, mother and Ozzy’s partner in crime, stood by him through every high and low. In this final goodbye, her grief reflects a lifetime of love, loyalty and unforgettable memories.© Getty Images
Sharon Osbourne, a devoted wife, mother and Ozzy’s partner in crime, stood by him through every high and low. In this final goodbye, her grief reflects a lifetime of love, loyalty and unforgettable memories.
Tributes are left prior Ozzy Osbourne's funeral cortege is set to travel through his home city of Birmingham on July 30, 2025 in Birmingham, England. © Getty Images
Tributes are left prior Ozzy Osbourne's funeral cortege is set to travel through his home city of Birmingham on July 30, 2025 in Birmingham, England.
Sharon Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne stop to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne.© Getty Images
Sharon Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne stop to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne.


The love, admiration, and respect for the legendary Black Sabbath frontman are immeasurable. Thousands of fans filled the streets of Birmingham, the city where he was born, in a farewell that was emotional and impossible to put into words.

(L-R) Kelly Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, and Jack Osbourne arrive to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne from fans as his funeral cortege travels through his home city of Birmingham.© Getty Images
(L-R) Kelly Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, and Jack Osbourne arrive to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne from fans as his funeral cortege travels through his home city of Birmingham.
Sharon Osbourne, Jack Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne, and Aimee Osbourne stop to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne from fans at Black Sabbath Bench and Bridge as his funeral cortege travels through his home city of Birmingham on July 30, 2025 in Birmingham, England.© Getty Images
Sharon Osbourne, Jack Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne, and Aimee Osbourne stop to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne from fans at Black Sabbath Bench and Bridge as his funeral cortege travels through his home city of Birmingham on July 30, 2025 in Birmingham, England.
Jack Osbourne and family members stop to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne.
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Jack Osbourne and family members stop to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne.

The procession made its way down one of the city’s main streets, Broad Street, in the late singer’s hometown, ending at the Black Sabbath Bridge. There, on the bench nearby, thousands of fans had left flowers and emotional messages over the past few days. A local brass band, Bostin’ Brass, performed live along the route, offering one final musical tribute to honor Ozzy’s extraordinary life and legacy.

(L-R) Kelly Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne © Getty Images
(L-R) Kelly Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne
(L-R) Kelly Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne© Getty Images
(L-R) Kelly Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne
Jack Osbourne greets fans as he arrives to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne © Getty Images
Jack Osbourne greets fans as he arrives to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne

A quiet tribute behind closed doors

Following the public tribute, it is not known whether today or tomorrow (July 31), the Osbourne family might hold a private, off-camera ceremony at the church in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, near their mansion known as Welders House in Jordans. These details come from British tabloids and have not been officially confirmed. 

Ozzy Osbourne is celebrated by all generations. His music, style and legacy continue to unite fans young and old, proving that true icons never fade.© Getty Images
Ozzy Osbourne is celebrated by all generations. His music, style and legacy continue to unite fans young and old, proving that true icons never fade.

Reports suggest that Sharon and her children are considering either burial or cremation, with the intention of later laying Ozzy’s ashes to rest in the gardens of their home. The choice reflects a wish to keep his memory close in a private and meaningful place.

Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell combined public tribute with quiet family moments. His legacy lives on in the history of heavy metal and in the hearts of millions of fans worldwide.

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