Thousands of fans gathered early this morning (July 30) in Birmingham, England — the city where it all began — to say a final goodbye to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. The streets were lined with flowers, handwritten notes, and tearful tributes as Ozzy’s funeral procession made its way through his hometown. The event, broadcast live across the world, gave fans everywhere a chance to say farewell to the man lovingly known as the “Prince of Darkness.” Ozzy Osbourne, a two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, passed away on July 22 at the age of 76 — just weeks after a historic reunion on stage with Black Sabbath for one final show. As the procession moved through the city, the Osbourne family paused to lay their own flowers at a makeshift memorial set up by fans. In one of the most emotional moments of the day, Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy’s wife of 43 years, clung to their child, visibly overcome with grief. Through her tears, she raised a small bottle into the air — a silent, powerful gesture of love and unity — as if to say, “Thank you. We feel you. We always have.” The world has lost more than a music icon. It has lost a voice, a rebel spirit, a piece of its soul. Our hearts are with Sharon, their children, and all those around the world who grew up in the shadow and brilliance of Ozzy Osbourne…
In the twilight of a career built on thunder, theatrics, and unflinching defiance, Ozzy Osbourne...