Fans have been saying their goodbyes to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. The Black Sabbath musicianâs funeral procession took place in Birmingham, England, on Wednesday, July 30, and thousands of mourners lined the cityâs streets to pay tribute to Osbourne.
His family also attended, and fans got a glimpse of his wife, Sharon Osbourne, and his children, Kelly, Jack, Aimee, and Louis. It was an incredibly emotional day for everyone involved. For those unable to attend, they left their heartfelt tributes online.
Ozzy Osbourneâs Funeral
An Instagram post was shared on Ozzyâs Instagram account in collaboration with the West Midlands Combined Authority Instagram page. It is a heartbreaking yet beautiful post in celebration of a man who meant so much to so many people.
The post showed several photos from Ozzyâs funeral. The pictures include an image of the black hearse that carried his coffin, lined with purple flowers spelling out âOzzy.â A purple flower cross was also seen on top of the vehicle. There is a photo of the family, all of whom appear to be crying or holding back tears.
Another picture shows the people in the crowd, some of whom are wearing merchandise that pays tribute to Ozzy.
The caption of the post shares what so many fans were thinking: âOzzy’s final journey. Birmingham, you were amazing.â The caption also features a purple and black heart.
Mourners Pen Emotional Tributes to Ozzy Osbourne
Fans reacted to the post with heartfelt tributes. âHeld it together until I saw Sharon, Jack, and Kelly mourning their husband/father,â a comment reads. âIt’s rare to see such raw love like this these days. Dear Osbournes, thank you for everything. Your love shines brighter than ever, even on the darkest days.â
âNo matter how much time passes there will NEVER be another Ozzy. The man made the world a brighter place,â another comment reads.
Other reactions include, âWearing his wedding ring on a necklaceâ¦. Oh Sharon sending my condolences to the whole family,â âSharon crying broke my heart,â and âMy heart goes out to them. Even though they have absolutely no idea I exist, I feel like I know them all so well, growing up as a kid watching The Osbournes, watching Sharon on shows like X Factor here in the UK, and of course being a MASSIVE Ozzy and Black Sabbath fan.â
The post is only five hours old and has already been liked over 500,000 times.
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