Supported by her children, Sharon Osbourne stood in silent grief as she placed a single rose for her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne, during a tearful farewell that brought Birmingham to a standstill.
Just weeks earlier, Ozzy reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates at Villa Park Stadium for a powerful final concert, “Back to the Beginning.” “You’ve no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart,” the 76-year-old told 42,000 fans, unaware it would be his last.
On July 22, 2025, his family confirmed the rock icon had died “surrounded by love,” asking for privacy. Tributes poured in from around the world, including from Elton John, Metallica, and Rod Stewart. Ozzy had battled Parkinson’s since 2003, going public in 2019, while actively supporting related charities.
A week later, thousands gathered in Birmingham for an emotional farewell. Fans lined the streets, chanting “Ozzy! Ozzy! Ozzy!” as his Jaguar hearse passed Black Sabbath Bridge. Many held up albums and guitars, blasting his hits, including “Paranoid.”
Sharon, heartbroken and supported by Kelly and Jack, laid a single pink rose among the tributes. One by one, his children followed in a moment that moved many to tears.
Social media echoed the sorrow, filled with memories, tributes, and prayers for the family.
Ozzy Osbourne is gone—but his voice, rebellion, and spirit live on in the music he created and the fans he inspired.