Ozzy OsbourneFamily, friends and fans come together to say goodbye.
The Black Sabbath Frontman, who died July 22 at the age of 76 After a year long battle with Parkinson’s disease, rested on July 31 after a procession in his hometown of Birmingham, England, July 30.
He was buried during a private funeral at his home in Buckinghamshire surrounded by his family and other musicians including Zakk Wyde and Marilyn Mansonaccording to multiple socket.
During the public procedure, Ozzy’s body was transported via Hearse to the city’s Black Sabbath Bridge and Bench, where fans left flowers and messages for Prince of Darkness. The procession, which participated by his wife Sharon Osbourne And her children Aimee OsbourneThe Kelly Osbourne and Jack OsbourneLike Ozy’s son Louis Osbournewere also accompanied by a vibrant brass band consisting of both local artists and singers Yungblud And members of Black Sabbath.
“It was important to the city that we support a suitable, worthy tribute before a private family funeral,” Birmingham mayor ZAFAR IQBAL told reporters. “We know how much this moment will mean to his fans.”
Ozzy’s family – which covered the cost of the public memorial, according to one drop From Birmingham City Council – shared the news that he went earlier this month and noted that while they were filled “with more sadness than just words can convey”, their beloved patriarch “was with his family and surrounded by love” when he died.
