Thousands of fans are lining the streets of Birmingham to honor Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman, as his funeral procession winds through his hometown. Sharon, Kelly, Jack, and Aimee, his wife and children, respectively, paid their respects at the funeral before heading to a private service.

What to Know:

Osbourne's hearse began its journey down Broad Street at 1 p.m. local time
The procession includes family vehicles and a live performance by Bostin Brass
Stops include the Black Sabbath bridge and bench, now a memorial site
Fans have gathered since early morning, leaving flowers, messages, and memorabilia
Broad Street is closed to traffic; public transport is rerouted
A livestream of the Black Sabbath bench is available for remote viewers
The Osbourne family is funding the public tribute ahead of the private funeral

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The family of Ozzy Osbourne, son Jack Osbourne (L), widow Sharon Osbourne (C) and daughter Kelly Osbourne (R) arrive to lay flowers at the Black Sabbath Bridge bench on Broad Street during a funeral procession for Ozzy Osbourne, the late lead singer of Black Sabbath, in Birmingham, central England on July 30, 2025. Ben Stansall/Getty Images

Sharon Osbourne, widow of legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, was visibly overcome with emotion as she visited the Black Sabbath Bridge memorial in Birmingham.

Joined by her children, Sharon was gently supported as she approached the sea of floral tributes left by fans along Broad Street. The heartfelt display honored Ozzy's legacy following his recent passing at age 76.

The Osbourne family laid their flowers among the hundreds already placed at the site, where fans gathered to pay their respects. Sharon was married to Ozzy for 43 years.

Mourners and music fans line the streets to pay their respects as the funeral cortege of Ozzy Osbourne, the late lead singer of Black Sabbath, makes its way through Birmingham, central England on July 30, 2025. Ben Stansall/Getty Images

The funeral cortege honoring Ozzy Osbourne has concluded its solemn journey down Birmingham's Broad Street, with barriers now being lifted along the route.

Crowds of fans have surged toward the Black Sabbath Bridge, drawn by the tributes left by Osbourne's family at the iconic bench dedicated to the heavy metal legend.

While the procession has ended, Broad Street remains temporarily closed to vehicles and trams as city officials manage the dispersal of attendees and begin restoring normal traffic flow.

Sharon Osbourne, Jack Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne and Aimee Osbourne stop to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne from fans at Black Sabbath Bench and Bridge as his funeral cortege travels through his home city of Birmingham on July 30, 2025 in Birmingham, England. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Fans hold up flowers and mobile phones prior to Ozzy Osbourne's funeral cortege traveling through his home city of Birmingham on July 30, 2025 in Birmingham, England. Christopher Furlong/Christopher Furlong

Fans hold up flowers and mobile phones prior to Ozzy Osbourne's funeral cortege traveling through his home city of Birmingham on July 30, 2025 in Birmingham, England. The Black Sabbath frontman passed away on July 22nd at the age of 76. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Jack Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne arrive to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne from fans as his funeral cortege travels through his home city of Birmingham on July 30, 2025 in Birmingham, England. Leon Neal/Getty Images

Jack Osbourne greets fans as he arrives to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne as the funeral cortege travels through his home city of Birmingham on July 30, 2025 in Birmingham, England. Leon Neal/Getty Images

Jack Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne from fans as his funeral cortege travels through his home city of Birmingham on July 30, 2025 in Birmingham, England. Leon Neal/Getty Images

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