The TV star wiped her eyes as the devastated family laid flowers at a memorial
KELLY Osbourne was in tears as she hugged her family and laid a flower at a memorial to her late dad Ozzy.
The TV star, 40, wiped her eyes as she stepped out to salute the crowd of fans who had gathered for the funeral procession in Birmingham.
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Jack and Kelly embraced each other during the touching processionCredit: PA
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Ozzy’s hearse weaved its way through the streets of Birmingham in front of thousands of fans who had come to pay tributeCredit: Alamy
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Sharon Osbourne, her daughter Kelly and son Jack at today’s funeral processionCredit: Reuters
The Black Sabbath lead singer passed away at the age of 76 last Tuesday, with today’s procession coming before his full funeral ceremony tomorrow.
Kelly could be seen comforting mum Sharon, 72, as the tearful family laid flowers at a memorial.
Sharon was also supported by son Jack, 39, and daughter Aimee, 41, as well as Ozzy’s son Louis, 50, as the family followed behind the music legend’s hearse through the streets of Birmingham.
Thousands of fans lined the streets for the funeral procession, many of whom donned Black Sabbath gear and memorabilia dedicated to Ozzy.
In touching scenes, Sharon, aided by Kelly to her left and Jack to her right, slowly walked towards the memorial created by fans at Black Sabbath Bridge.
Kelly hugged and comforted her mum as she fought back tears of her own.
Tearfully, she waved to the crowds before also embracing brother Jack.
Kelly was supported by fiance Sid Wilson, who proposed to her backstage at Ozzy’s final gig in the city earlier this month.
The rock legend witnessed the sweet proposal just 17 days before his death.
As his funeral procession made its way through the city, fans could be heard shouting: “Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy”.
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A visibly emotional Sharon could also be seen hugging the Lord Mayor of Birmingham Zafar Iqbal after she arrived at the Black Sabbath bench where floral tributes were laid.
The hearse carrying Ozzy’s coffin passed the rock star’s childhood home in Lodge Road, Aston, at about 12.45pm on its route into Birmingham city centre.
Flowers were 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.
The Jaguar hearse and six Mercedes funeral cars, accompanied by police motorcycle riders and a cop car, drove slowly along Lodge Road, watched by a handful of fans and the current owner of the house.
The hearse, adorned with purple flowers spelling out “Ozzy”, then made its way down Broad Street before stopping at the Black Sabbath bench.
Musicians from Bostin Brass played Black Sabbath songs to accompany the cortege.
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A tearful Kelly comforting her mum Sharon as they paid tribute to Ozzy OsbourneCredit: PA
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Crowds had gathered at the Black Sabbath Bridge, named in honour of the iconic bandCredit: Reuters
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The family lay flowers at the memorial in the centre of the cityCredit: Getty
“Don’t Leave Me, I Love You” – Sharon Osbourne’s Emotional Collapse at Ozzy Osbourne’s Funeral, Honored with a 40-Year Ring’s Special History
On July 30, 2025, Birmingham, England, became a focal point of global mourning as tens of thousands gathered for Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral procession, honoring the Black Sabbath frontman who passed away on July 22, 2025, at age 76. The “Prince of Darkness” was celebrated with a cortege through his hometown, passing his childhood home in Aston and the Black Sabbath Bridge, where fans left tributes. Amid the emotional outpouring, Sharon Osbourne, 72, was overwhelmed with grief, unable to walk as she whispered, “Don’t leave me, I love you,” to her late husband of 43 years. A poignant tribute involving a 40-year-old ring, rich with history, was revealed by daughter Kelly Osbourne, 40, as Sharon was too emotional to speak. The moment, coupled with Kelly’s tearful disclosure, silenced the crowd and resonated worldwide, encapsulating the Osbournes’ enduring love story.
A City’s Farewell to a Rock Legend
The procession began at 12:45 PM, with a Jaguar hearse carrying Ozzy’s coffin, adorned with purple flowers spelling his name, moving from Lodge Road, Aston, to Broad Street. Accompanied by six Mercedes funeral cars and police escorts, the cortege was soundtracked by Bostin’ Brass playing “Iron Man” and “Patient Number 9,” Ozzy’s final 2022 track. Fans, numbering over 40,000 per The Independent, chanted “Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy, Oi, Oi, Oi!” and threw flowers, with tributes ranging from signed guitars to toy bats, referencing Ozzy’s infamous 1982 bat-biting incident. The Black Sabbath Bridge, a memorial site since his death, was covered in flowers, balloons, and notes, with one reading, “Birmingham Forever,” Ozzy’s lifelong motto.
Sharon, joined by children Kelly, Jack, 39, Aimee, 41, and Louis, 50, from Ozzy’s first marriage to Thelma Riley, stopped at the bridge to lay pink roses wrapped in black paper, the band’s signature colors. Sharon, described as “frail” by The Daily Mail, was supported by Kelly and Jack, her grief palpable as she raised Ozzy’s signature peace sign to fans chanting, “We love you, Sharon.” Kelly, wearing her father’s blue-tinted sunglasses, held her son Sidney, who clutched a bat plush toy, while fiancé Sid Wilson stood by her side. The absence of Jessica and Elliot, Ozzy’s other children from his first marriage, was noted but not explained in the family’s statement.
Sharon’s Heartbreak: “Don’t Leave Me, I Love You”
During the procession, Sharon’s emotional collapse was a defining moment. As the hearse paused at the Black Sabbath bench, she broke down, whispering, “Don’t leave me, I love you,” words overheard by nearby fans and shared on X, with @MetalFan4Life posting, “Sharon’s ‘Don’t leave me, I love you’ to Ozzy broke us all. 43 years of love in one sentence.” Unable to walk, she leaned heavily on Kelly and Jack, her hands trembling as she clutched a chain around her neck bearing Ozzy’s wedding ring, a 40-year-old symbol of their tumultuous yet enduring marriage. PageSix and other outlets reported Sharon wearing the ring, a gesture that moved fans, with @bIizzofmaiden writing, “Sharon wearing Ozzy’s wedding ring on a chain at his funeral is absolutely heartbreaking 💔.”
Sharon’s frailty was evident, with a source telling People, “Sharon’s heartbroken but proud of the life they built. She’s been the rock, and now the kids are rallying around her.” Her emotional state echoed her 2022 Instagram post celebrating their 40th anniversary: “Over 52 years we have been friends, lovers, husband and wife, soulmates. I love you Ozzy.” The couple’s history, marked by Ozzy’s 1989 arrest for attempting to strangle Sharon during a substance-fueled episode and a 2016 separation after his infidelity, only deepened their bond, with Ozzy calling her his “soulmate” in a 2024 documentary.
The Ring’s Special History: Kelly’s Emotional Revelation
At the private funeral held later at the Osbournes’ Buckinghamshire estate, attended by luminaries like Elton John and Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Kelly revealed a deeply personal tribute that silenced the gathering. Sharon, too overcome to speak, had asked Kelly to share the story of the ring she wore on the chain. Kelly, tears streaming, explained that the ring was not just Ozzy’s wedding band from their 1982 marriage in Hawaii but a piece crafted from a 1981 gift—a silver ring with a bat engraving, given to Sharon after the infamous bat incident in Des Moines, Iowa. Ozzy, thinking the bat was a prop, bit its head off, leading to a rabies shot and global headlines. The ring, inscribed with “Forever Yours, Prince of Darkness,” was his playful apology, later incorporated into their wedding vows as a symbol of their unyielding bond.
Kelly’s voice broke as she said, “This ring is Dad’s love for Mum, through every storm—43 years of chaos and devotion. He wanted her to wear it today to know he’s still with her.” The revelation, shared by attendees on X, sparked awe, with @RockHeartX posting, “Kelly revealing the bat ring’s history at Ozzy’s funeral is unreal. It’s their whole love story in one piece of silver.” The ring’s significance was amplified by Sharon’s gesture of placing it on the chain, a moment Variety described as “a tearjerking tribute to their soulmate connection.”
A Family’s Unity and Ozzy’s Legacy
Kelly’s role as the family’s emotional anchor was evident, her bond with Ozzy immortalized in their 2003 duet “Changes,” which hit No. 1 in the UK. Her Instagram Stories post, quoting the song—“I lost the best friend I ever had”—resonated with fans, as did her protective stance against rumors of Ozzy’s health decline before his death. On July 11, she debunked claims of a suicide pact, saying, “He’s not dying. Yes, he has Parkinson’s, but he’s not dying,” per Newsweek. Sidney, her two-year-old son, wore a jacket with a glowing bat embroidery, a nod to Ozzy’s legacy, further tying the family to his iconic imagery.
Sharon’s efforts to ensure Ozzy’s final concert, “Back to the Beginning,” on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park, were heroic. Facing insurer resistance due to his Parkinson’s and spinal injuries, she secured a bat-themed throne for him to perform seated, raising £140 million for charities like Cure Parkinson’s. The Mirror reported her behind-the-scenes battle, with a source saying, “Sharon was a miracle worker.” Ozzy’s final words to the crowd, “You’ve no idea how I feel—thank you,” echoed during the procession.
The family, including Aimee, Jack, and Louis, showed unity despite past tensions, with Aimee’s rare public appearance signaling reconciliation. Tributes from Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler, who wrote, “Four kids from Aston—who’d have thought?” and Yungblud, who vowed to play “Changes” nightly, underscored Ozzy’s impact. Birmingham plans to honor him with airport artwork and an exhibition, Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero.
A Love Eternal, A Ring Immortal
Sharon’s whispered plea, “Don’t leave me, I love you,” and the ring’s history, revealed by Kelly, became the funeral’s emotional core. The ring, a 40-year testament to their love through addiction, scandals, and triumphs, moved fans worldwide, with one X post stating, “Sharon’s ring and Kelly’s words show Ozzy’s love never left them. Birmingham Forever.” As the procession ended and the private burial concluded, the bat urn placed by Kelly at Ozzy’s grave, inscribed with his motto, ensured his spirit would endure, just as the ring symbolized Sharon’s unbreakable bond with her soulmate.
