Sharon Osbourne honours Ozzy with personal tribute during funeral procession in Birmingham
Photos taken during the procession show Sharon visibly emotional as she was accompanied by her children, with many fans noticing a gold necklace bearing a diamond-covered ring.
According to one fan's post on X, formerly Twitter, the ring was Ozzy's wedding band from their 2017 vow renewal. He reportedly wore it alongside his original wedding ring from their 1982 ceremony.
'Ozzy's ring was on a chain around her neck,' the fan explained. 'It's the one from their renewal – he used to wear both that and his original wedding band.'
One fan wrote: 'She stood by him through everything. This is a heartbreaking and touching tribute.'
Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on July 22 at the age of 76, had battled various health conditions in recent years, including a Parkinson's diagnosis.
His death prompted tributes across the music industry, with fellow musicians and fans honouring his legacy in heavy metal and beyond.
Sharon and Ozzy were married for 42 years. Their relationship began in the late 1970s while Sharon's father managed Black Sabbath.
She later became Ozzy's manager, and the couple married in 1982. Despite periods of personal struggle, they remained together and raised three children—Aimee, Kelly and Jack.
The procession through Birmingham passed significant landmarks, including the Black Sabbath bridge, where fans had left tributes. Sharon's gesture, wearing Ozzy's ring, was seen by many online as a symbol of enduring love.
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