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The Irish Sun
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
My heart ached to see Ozzy Osbourne's children standing shoulder to shoulder in the city he made so proud
TO the sound of the fantastic Bostin Brass Band, Ozzy's cortege passed slowly along Broad Street in Birmingham. Along with the bursts of applause from the thousands of devoted fans who had lined up to say goodbye, the procession was everything Ozzy would have wanted. Advertisement 3 Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis Osbourne support Sharon as Birmingham honours Ozzy Credit: Simon Jones 3 Sharon broke down in tears in front of the sea of flowers that had been laid at the Black Sabbath bridge Credit: PA This day was, as he had hoped, a celebration of his life and his legacy. His heart however, I know, would have broken to see his wife Sharon, Those close enough to Yesterday was no doubt one of the most difficult days of Sharon's life. Advertisement read more on ozzy osbourne My heart ached as I saw Jack , , and Losing your husband, your father, is difficult enough. Wednesday's procession was the first of two fitting farewells to the Prince of Darkness who would have no doubt made a joke about all the fuss. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Breaking As Ozzy himself said, there was no such thing as death for him. 'I will retire when I hear the nail go in the box and then I will do an encore,' he joked last year. LIVE: Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession travels through Birmingham 'I am the Prince of Darkness.' Today Sharon, their children, and Ozzy's closest friends will gather at a church in Gerrards Cross to say their final goodbyes to the pioneer of heavy metal music. Advertisement Ozzy, I have been told, will then be laid to rest in the family's The pain of his loss will never go away for those closest to him and for the fans who held him up as an icon. But with his music, Ozzy's legacy will continue to inspire and delight generations to come. 3 Birmingham gave Ozzy a fitting farewell Credit: Goff Advertisement Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Scottish Sun
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Heartbreaking moment Kelly and Jack Osbourne cling to mum Sharon as she's overcome with grief at Ozzy memorial
The family laid their purple flowers next to hundreds of other colourful bouquets and tributes UNITED IN GRIEF Heartbreaking moment Kelly and Jack Osbourne cling to mum Sharon as she's overcome with grief at Ozzy memorial THIS is the heartbreaking moment Kelly and Jack Osbourne grip onto their mum Sharon as she breaks down in tears at Ozzy's memorial. Thousands gathered to pay their respects to the Black Sabbath legend today as he was laid to rest in his hometown of Birmingham. Advertisement 6 Sharon Osbourne was supported by her two children at Ozzy's memorial 6 Sharon laid flowers at the Black Sabbath Bridge bench 6 Sharon held up a peace sign at a crowd of adoring fans To the sound of the fantastic Bostin Brass Band, Ozzy's cortege passed slowly along Broad Street along with bursts of applause from supporters. Sharon was supported by their children Jack, 39, Kelly, 40 and Aimee, 41, and Ozzy's son Louis, 50, as the family carried purple flowers wrapped in black paper to lay for the late rock star. Heartbreaking footage shows the stoic mum clutching a tissue as she walked in between her son Jack and daughter Kelly towards a row of tributes and colourful flowers. Holding firmly onto Jack's hand, and with Kelly by her side, she then laid her purple flower down among hundreds of bouquets as fans called out: "we love you". Advertisement Through tears, she then lifted her hand into a peace sign next to her eldest child Aimee. Both siblings were also in tears as they supported their mother. Sharon wore Ozzy's ring on a chain around her neck in memory of her late husband, while Kelly donned round sunglasses in a nod her father's famous look. Kelly turned to lean on her fiance Sid Wilson who was standing close-by with their son Sidney after reading tributes. Advertisement They stood alongside Louis, Ozzy's son from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, who was donning a purply tie in honour of his father. Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne performing their version of Changes together Chants of "Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy" rang out, with many shouting messages of support for Sharon. One could be heard saying "we love you Sharon" as she laid flowers next to the cortege. Ozzy's name was displayed in the funeral cortege with vibrant purple flowers. Advertisement The procession was lead by a live brass band formed with local musicians from Bostin' Brass in honour of Ozzy's legacy. The Jaguar hearse carrying the singer's coffin went by his childhood home, where tributes also mount, just before 1pm. It was accompanied by six Mercedes funeral cars, police motorcycle riders and a police car, on Lodge Road, before making its way to Broad Street. Fans began gathering from early this morning, with touching floral tributes left by the Black Sabbath bench in the centre of the city. Advertisement Some have displayed hand-painted banners, while others are holding Prince of Darkness themed balloons. Many in the crowd are showing off their Ozzy tattoos in honour of the late rock legend. 6 Sharon was held tightly by her daughter Kelly 6 The hearse was adorned in purple flowers Advertisement
The Irish Sun
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Heartbreaking moment Kelly and Jack Osbourne cling to mum Sharon as she's overcome with grief at Ozzy memorial
THIS is the heartbreaking moment Kelly and Jack Osbourne grip onto their mum Sharon as she breaks down in tears at Ozzy's memorial. Thousands gathered to 6 Sharon Osbourne was supported by her two children at Ozzy's memorial 6 Sharon laid flowers at the Black Sabbath Bridge bench 6 Sharon held up a peace sign at a crowd of adoring fans To the sound of the fantastic Bostin Brass Band, Sharon was supported by their children Jack , 39, , 40 and , 41, and Ozzy's son , 50, as the family carried purple flowers wrapped in black paper to lay for the late rock star. Heartbreaking footage shows the stoic mum clutching a tissue as she walked in between her son Jack and daughter Kelly towards a row of tributes and colourful flowers. Holding firmly onto Jack's hand, and with Kelly by her side, she then laid her purple flower down among hundreds of bouquets as fans called out: "we love you". Read more on Showbiz Through tears, she then lifted her hand into a peace sign next to her eldest child Aimee. Both siblings were also in tears as they supported their mother. Sharon wore Ozzy's ring on a chain around her neck in memory of her late husband, while Kelly donned round sunglasses in a nod her father's famous look. Kelly turned to lean on her Most read in Showbiz Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne performing their version of Changes together Chants of "Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy" rang out, with many shouting messages of support for Sharon. One could be heard saying "we love you Sharon" as she laid flowers next to the cortege. Ozzy's name was displayed in the funeral cortege with vibrant purple flowers. The procession was lead by a live brass band formed with local musicians from Bostin' Brass in honour of Ozzy's legacy. The Jaguar hearse carrying the singer's coffin went by his childhood home, where tributes also mount, just before 1pm. It was accompanied by six Mercedes funeral cars, police motorcycle riders and a police car, on Lodge Road, before making its way to Broad Street. Fans began gathering from early this morning, with touching floral tributes left by the Black Sabbath bench in the centre of the city. Some have displayed hand-painted banners, while others are holding Prince of Darkness themed balloons. Many in the crowd are showing off their Ozzy tattoos in honour of the late rock legend. 6 Sharon was held tightly by her daughter Kelly 6 The hearse was adorned in purple flowers 6 Sharon appeared distraught as she made her was through the crowd in tears
