This Wednesday, the streets of Birmingham overflowed with love, grief, and pure rock devotion as thousands lined the sidewalks to say goodbye to the one and only Ozzy Osbourne.
The procession made its way to the iconic Black Sabbath Bridge, where fans dropped roses, handwritten letters, vinyl records, and even bottles of Jack Daniels in tribute. Sharon Osbourne tried to keep it together, but cameras caught her breaking down chants of “Ozzy! Ozzy! Ozzy!” rang out through the air like a final encore.
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As we previously reported, Ozzy Osbourne passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home on Sunday night, July 22, 2025. He was 76 years old.
Though he had long battled health issues—including Parkinson’s disease and injuries from past falls—fans were still shocked by the news. His death was confirmed by wife Sharon Osbourne just hours later via a simple but gut-wrenching post:
“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,” the statement read. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”
Within minutes, tributes poured in from around the globe. But nowhere felt it harder than Birmingham. That’s why the Lord Mayor stepped in immediately to give the icon the farewell he earned.
“Ozzy was more than a music legend. He was a son of Birmingham,” Mayor Zafar Iqbal said in an emotional statement. “It was important to the city that we provide a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of the private family funeral. This is where it all began.”
Born John Michael Osbourne in Aston, Birmingham, in 1948, Ozzy grew up in poverty and used music as his escape. After teaming up with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, Black Sabbath was born—and so was heavy metal.
From “War Pigs” to “Paranoid,” Ozzy’s raw vocals and chaotic energy redefined what it meant to be a frontman. Later, his solo career exploded with hits like “Crazy Train,” “Mr. Crowley,” and “No More Tears.” He sold over 100 million records, won a Grammy, and even turned reality TV on its head with The Osbournes.
Despite wild controversies—from biting bats to beefing with MTV—Ozzy never stopped being Ozzy. That authenticity is what made people ride for him until the very end.
While Birmingham got to give Ozzy his rock-star sendoff, Sharon and the family will hold a private funeral later this week. Sources close to the family say it will be a small ceremony attended by only their closest loved ones, longtime friends, and some of Ozzy’s industry peers.
From the streets to the stage, the Prince of Darkness may be gone—but his fire will never die.