US EditionOzzy Osbourne's Family Brought to Tears by Tributes at Funeral Procession
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND, JUL 30 – Thousands of fans lined Birmingham's Broad Street for Ozzy Osbourne's procession, honoring his final wishes with family and music legends in attendance, including Elton John and Black Sabbath bandmates.
- Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession took place on July 30 in Birmingham, with thousands lining Broad Street to pay respects.
- Osbourne died on July 22 after years of poor health including a Parkinson's diagnosis from 2019, and his death followed his final show on July 5.
- The procession included his coffin being accompanied by Bostin' Brass performing Black Sabbath hits as it made its way toward the bridge and bench dedicated to the band, where numerous fans had gathered.
- Osbourne's family, including wife Sharon and children Jack and Kelly, were moved by tributes, while Elton John called him a 'dear friend' who secured his place 'in the pantheon of rock gods'.
- The event emphasized celebration over mourning, with plans for a private service following the procession and ongoing calls to honor Osbourne through public memorials.
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