Supported gently by her children, Sharon Osbourne stood in quiet grief as she placed a single rose among the floral tributes for her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne. The farewell ceremony, held in Birmingham, drew thousands and brought the city to a standstill in memory of the legendary rocker.
Just weeks before his passing, Ozzy gave fans one final moment to remember. Under the lights of Villa Park Stadium, he reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates for a heartfelt concert titled “Back to the Beginning.” It was his first performance with them since 2005.
“You’ve no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart,” said the 76-year-old musician to more than 42,000 cheering fans, many unaware they were witnessing his final bow.
On July 22, 2025, Ozzy Osbourne’s family announced his passing. Surrounded by his loved ones, the pioneering voice of heavy metal left behind a legacy that continues to resonate worldwide.
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