Fans and family say goodbye to metal star Ozzy Osbourne
Thousands of Black Sabbath fans gathered as a funeral procession for legendary frontman Ozzy Osbourne made its way through his hometown of Birmingham, UK. Grieving family members, including his wife of 43 years Sharon Osbourne, laid flowers at the Black Sabbath Bridge.
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Ozzy Osbourne's family join fans in Birmingham for emotional farewell
DPA London Ozzy Osbourne's family joined fans in paying an emotional farewell to the heavy metal star on Wednesday during a procession in Birmingham. Sharon Osbourne, who was married to the musician for more than four decades, became emotional as she stepped out of a car to view the hundreds of floral tributes and balloons laid around the Black Sabbath bench. The former X Factor judge, 72, was helped out of the first vehicle in the cortege by her and Ozzy's son Jack, who joined her at the event along with their daughters Aimee and Kelly - who all raised their hands in a peace sign while paying their respects. The family members wiped away tears at the bench as they inspected tributes, with members of the crowd shouting 'we love you Ozzy.' Sharon and her children carried a pink rose, wrapped in black paper tied with a purple ribbon, that they laid on top of the many other floral tributes that sat next to a poster of the star, which said 'Birmingham will always love you.' Sharon kissed the flower she was holding before laying it in the middle of the tributes. The hearse carrying Osbourne's coffin passed the star's childhood home in Lodge Road, Aston, at about 12.45 pm (1145 GMT) 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 police car, drove slowly along the street on Lodge Road, watched by a handful of fans and the current owner of the house. The hearse, adorned with purple flowers spelling out 'Ozzy' and a cross on its roof, 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, and fans threw flowers at the hearse while it slowly passed through the city. Fans also left tributes outside a mural on Navigation Street, which was created ahead of the Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park, which took place a few weeks ago.
Al Jazeera
30-07-2025
- Al Jazeera
Fans and family say goodbye to metal star Ozzy Osbourne
Fans and family say goodbye to metal star Ozzy Osbourne NewsFeed Thousands of Black Sabbath fans gathered as a funeral procession for legendary frontman Ozzy Osbourne made its way through his hometown of Birmingham, UK. Grieving family members, including his wife of 43 years Sharon Osbourne, laid flowers at the Black Sabbath Bridge. Video Duration 02 minutes 57 seconds 02:57 Video Duration 01 minutes 35 seconds 01:35 Video Duration 01 minutes 58 seconds 01:58 Video Duration 03 minutes 14 seconds 03:14 Video Duration 02 minutes 34 seconds 02:34 Video Duration 06 minutes 21 seconds 06:21 Video Duration 02 minutes 08 seconds 02:08
Al Jazeera
23-07-2025
- Al Jazeera
‘Changed the planet of rock': Tributes pour in for rock icon Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne, a trailblazer who rose to fame as a founding force in heavy metal music and later became a reality television icon, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 76. His family confirmed his death in a statement, but did not disclose the location or cause. In recent years, Osbourne had been undergoing treatment for a form of Parkinson's disease. He died just two weeks after performing a farewell show in his hometown of Birmingham, England. This is how family, friends and musicians paid tribute: 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time,' the statement read. The statement was signed by the singer's wife, Sharon Osbourne, and their children, Jack Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne and Aimee Osbourne. Louis Osbourne, his son with his ex-wife, Thelma Riley, also signed the statement. Aston Villa FC honoured one of its most iconic fans. 'Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rockstar and Villan Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. Growing up in Aston, not far from Villa Park, Ozzy always held a special connection to the club and the community he came from,' the club said in a statement. Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rockstar and Villan, Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. Growing up in Aston, not far from Villa Park, Ozzy always held a special connection to the club and the community he came from. The thoughts of everyone at… — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 22, 2025 Black Sabbath cofounder Tony Iommi said on Facebook: 'I just can't believe it! My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park. 'It's just such heartbreaking news that I can't really find the words, there won't ever be another like him,' he said. 'Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother. My thoughts go out to Sharon and all the Osbourne family. Rest in peace Oz.' Elton John said he was 'so sad to hear the news'. 'He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love,' John said. A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) 'No words. We love you Ozzy,' Armstrong wrote in a caption accompanying a photo he posted on his Instagram account. A post shared by Billie Joe (@billiejoearmstrong) The heavy metal band Metallica paid tribute on X by posting a photo of themselves with Ozzy Osbourne, accompanied by a simple broken heart emoji. 💔 — Metallica (@Metallica) July 22, 2025 The metal band Motörhead shared a tribute posting a photo of Osbourne with their late frontman, Lemmy. A post shared by Motörhead (@officialmotorhead) Nirvana's official X account shared a brief message expressing gratitude to Osbourne and Black Sabbath for inspiring the iconic grunge rock band. Thank you Ozzy Osbourne for the inspiration. @BlackSabbath is the template for heavy Rock. #Ozzy — Nirvana (@Nirvana) July 22, 2025 'Farewell Ozzy … what a journey … sail on up there .. finally at peace .. you truly changed the planet of rock!,' Plant said in a social media post. Farewell Ozzy … what a journey … sail on up there .. finally at peace .. you truly changed the planet of rock! — Robert Plant (@RobertPlant) July 22, 2025 Although Osbourne famously bit the head off a dead bat during a 1982 concert, he was also a vocal supporter of animal welfare. 'Ozzy Osbourne was a legend and a provocateur, but PETA will remember the 'Prince of Darkness' most fondly for the gentle side he showed to animals – most recently cats, by using his fame to decry painful, crippling declawing mutilations,' PETA's senior vice president, Lisa Lange, said in a statement to Yahoo news. 'Bye, bye Ozzy. Sleep well, my friend,' Stewart said on Instagram. 'I'll see you up there – later rather than sooner.' A post shared by Sir Rod Stewart (@sirrodstewart) 'I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne. What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham,' Wood added. I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne 💔🙏 What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham🙏☀️❤️🎤 — Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) July 22, 2025 Sony Music issued a statement saying that 'his music will live on'. 'Sony Music is deeply saddened by the passing of our legendary recording artist Ozzy Osbourne,' the statement said. 'He redefined the sound and spirit of rock music and became an unmistakable voice and icon for his millions of fans around the world!' A post shared by epicrecords (@epicrecords) Parkinson's UK Charity 'News of Ozzy Osbourne's death, so soon after his celebratory homecoming show, will come as a shock to so many. By speaking openly about both his diagnosis and life with Parkinson's, Ozzy and all his family helped so many families in the same situation,' the charity said in a statement. 'They normalised tough conversations and made others feel less alone with a condition that's on the rise and affecting more people every day.' Yungblud: 'You were the greatest' Rocker Yungblud shared a photo with Osbourne on Instagram, expressing shock at his passing and saying he never thought Osbourne would 'leave so soon'. He described the Black Sabbath legend as 'so full of life' during their last encounter. A post shared by YUNGBLUD (@yungblud)
