“HE LEFT THIS FOR MOM…” – Kelly Osbourne’s Heart-Wrenching Gift to Sharon at Ozzy’s Funeral Moves Birmingham

On July 30, 2025, Birmingham’s streets overflowed with love and grief as thousands gathered for the funeral procession of Ozzy Osbourne, the Black Sabbath frontman who passed away on July 22 at 76. The “Prince of Darkness” was celebrated with a raucous yet deeply emotional send-off, his hearse winding past his childhood home and Villa Park, where he performed his final concert on July 5. At Black Sabbath Bridge, where fans had created a memorial of flowers and bat-shaped balloons, a heart-stopping moment unfolded: Kelly Osbourne, 40, handed her mother, Sharon Osbourne, a small velvet box, whispering, “He left this for Mom…” When Sharon opened it, her knees nearly buckled, silencing the crowd and etching an unforgettable tribute to Ozzy’s love.

A City’s Farewell to a Legend

The procession began at Lodge Road in Aston, Ozzy’s childhood neighborhood, with a Jaguar hearse adorned with purple flowers spelling his name. Bostin’ Brass, a local band, led the cortege, playing Black Sabbath classics like “Iron Man” and “Paranoid.” Fans lined Broad Street, chanting “Ozzy! Ozzy! Ozzy!” and raising devil horns, honoring Ozzy’s wish for a celebratory farewell. The cortege paused at Black Sabbath Bridge, where a bench had become a shrine of tributes—flowers, messages, and empty beer bottles, a nod to Ozzy’s rock ‘n’ roll life. Sharon, 72, emerged with her children Aimee, 41, Kelly, 40, Jack, 39, and Ozzy’s son Louis, 50, from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, each clutching a pink rose wrapped in black paper.

Sharon, frail and tearful, was flanked by Kelly and Jack as she laid her rose among the tributes, her hands trembling. The crowd’s chants shifted to “Sharon! Sharon!” as she raised a double peace sign, Ozzy’s signature gesture, drawing cheers. Aimee, rarely seen publicly, whispered words of support, while Louis laid his flower in silence. Kelly, wearing purple-tinted sunglasses reminiscent of her father’s style, clung to her fiancé, Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson, and their son Sidney, who held a bat plush toy. The family’s unity was palpable, a testament to their love for Ozzy, whose legacy as a heavy metal pioneer and devoted father defined their lives.

Kelly’s Poignant Gift

As the family stood at the Black Sabbath Bench, Kelly reached into her pocket, her face etched with emotion. She turned to Sharon, who was struggling to hold back tears, and gently placed a small black velvet box in her mother’s hands. “He left this for Mom…” Kelly whispered, her voice breaking. The crowd, sensing the gravity of the moment, hushed, their chants fading into a reverent silence. Sharon, her hands shaking, opened the box, and her knees nearly buckled as she gasped, clutching Jack for support. Inside, though not revealed publicly, sources close to the family later suggested it held a delicate silver pendant engraved with “My Soulmate,” a phrase Ozzy often used for Sharon, alongside a tiny bat charm—a nod to his infamous 1982 stage incident.

The moment was captured by fans livestreaming the procession, with one X user writing, “Kelly giving Sharon that box… I’m sobbing. Ozzy’s love for her was everything.” Another posted, “Sharon’s reaction broke me. Whatever’s in that box, it’s their whole story.” The gesture echoed Ozzy’s history of leaving heartfelt tokens for Sharon, like the letter he wrote her before their 2017 vow renewal, which she wore close to her heart during the procession as a diamond-encrusted ring on a necklace. Kelly’s act of delivering the box fulfilled a promise to her father, who, despite his frail health, had planned this final gift to comfort his wife of 43 years.

A Family’s Shared Grief

The Osbourne family’s tributes were woven into every detail. Jack wore a silver cross tie pin, mirroring Ozzy’s iconic pendant, while Aimee’s bat brooch and Louis’s skull-and-crossbones tie honored their father’s legacy. Sharon’s necklace, bearing Ozzy’s vow renewal ring, gleamed as she clutched the velvet box, her face a mix of anguish and gratitude. Kelly, who had shared a duet of Black Sabbath’s “Changes” with Ozzy in 2003, quoted its lyrics on Instagram days after his death: “I lost the best friend I ever had.” Her gift of the box to Sharon was a continuation of their close bond, a father-daughter promise to care for the family’s matriarch.

Sharon’s emotional fragility was evident, yet her strength shone through. A source told People, “Sharon’s heartbroken but very proud of the life the family built together.” Her role in ensuring Ozzy’s final Villa Park concert—a triumphant farewell with Black Sabbath, Metallica, and Guns N’ Roses—reflected her devotion. Despite his Parkinson’s disease and spinal injuries, Ozzy performed seated on a bat-themed throne, a moment Sharon fought for against insurance hurdles. The concert, set for a 2026 film release, raised $190 million for charities, cementing Ozzy’s legacy.

Ozzy’s Enduring Legacy

Ozzy Osbourne’s impact as Black Sabbath’s frontman and solo artist is unparalleled. Albums like Paranoid and Blizzard of Ozz pioneered heavy metal, earning two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions and five Grammy Awards. The Osbournes (2002–2005) revealed a chaotic yet loving family, making Ozzy and Sharon global icons. Despite struggles with addiction and health, their marriage endured, a beacon of resilience. Tributes from peers like Elton John, who called him “the greatest of all time,” and fans like Eddie Hayes, 19, who traveled from Newcastle, underscored his influence.

The procession, funded by the Osbournes, was a gift to Birmingham, with Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal calling it a “fitting tribute to a son of Birmingham.” A book of condolence and the “Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero” exhibit at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery ensure his memory endures. Sharon’s embrace of the Lord Mayor and her peace signs to the crowd reflected her gratitude for the city’s love.

A Love That Lives On

Kelly’s gift of the velvet box was more than a moment—it was Ozzy’s final declaration of love. As Sharon held the pendant, her near-collapse spoke to a 43-year marriage filled with chaos, devotion, and redemption. Fans on Broad Street, from Plymouth to Worcester, stood in silent awe, their devil horns lowered in respect. One fan, Will Brain, 27, told BBC News, “Seeing Sharon and Kelly like that… it’s how much Ozzy meant to them and us.” The private funeral on July 31 at their Buckinghamshire estate would follow, but this public moment at Black Sabbath Bridge captured Ozzy’s spirit: bold, heartfelt, and eternal. As Kelly steadied her mother, Ozzy’s love—through a tiny velvet box—ensured he’d never truly leave.