Ozzy's tearful daughter Kelly Osbourne hugs family as thousands of fans gather to say goodbye
The TV star wiped her cheeks and eyes dry as she stepped out to salute the crowd of fans who had gathered for
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Sharon Osbourne, her daughter Kelly and son Jack at today's funeral procession
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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 tribute
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Sharon read fans' tributes while Kelly and Jack comforted her
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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, 40, could be seen comforting mum Sharon, 72, as the tearful family laid flowers at a memorial to Ozzy.
Sharon
was also supported by son
Jack
, 39,
and daughter
, 41, as well as Ozzy's son Louis, 50 - as the family followed behind the Black Sabbath icon's hearse through the streets of Birmingham.
Thousands of fans lined the streets for the rock legend's funeral procession, many donning Black Sabbath gear and memorabilia dedicated to Ozzy.
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