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At Ozzy Osbourne’s public farewell in Birmingham on July 30, fans of Black Sabbath were moved by the heartfelt display of grief and symbolism from his family—especially his wife, Sharon Osbourne. Joined by their children Jack, Kelly, and the rarely seen Aimee, Sharon honored Ozzy with a lilac flower wrapped in black paper, laying it gently among hundreds of floral tributes at the famed Black Sabbath bench.

The event drew thousands of fans who lined the streets to say goodbye to the legendary frontman. A black hearse bearing Ozzy’s name in flowers and a purple cross passed iconic locations, including his childhood home, as the Bostin Brass band played his music. Sharon, deeply emotional, raised two peace signs—a gesture long associated with Ozzy—before breaking into tears. Fans online emphasized the significance of this double peace sign, noting it was Ozzy’s trademark, predating the rock-and-roll “devil horns” made famous by Ronnie James Dio.

Sharon’s emotional tribute, along with the flower ceremony, brought raw, genuine grief to the surface, reminding many of Ozzy’s wish that his funeral be a celebration, not a somber affair. As Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal noted, “Ozzy was more than a music legend—he was a son of Birmingham.” This farewell, both public and deeply personal, reflected that legacy and the love his fans and family shared for him.