Fans of Black Sabbath gathered in Birmingham to honor Ozzy Osbourne after his passing at age 76. His wife, Sharon, and children—Jack,
Kelly, and rarely-seen Aimee—joined the emotional tribute. Hundreds of fans lined the streets, leaving flowers
at the famous Black Sabbath bench. Sharon and her children placed lilac flowers wrapped in black paper among the tributes.
Ozzy’s hearse, topped with a purple cross and his name in flowers, passed by his childhood home at 14 Lodge Road. A brass band played his songs,
and flowers were tossed in his path. Sharon, overcome with emotion, flashed Ozzy’s trademark double peace sign before breaking down in tears.
Fans noted that while the “devil horns” gesture is widely associated with rock, Ozzy was known for his double peace signs—highlighting his unique legacy.
Ronnie James Dio, who replaced Ozzy in Black Sabbath in 1979, popularized the horns. But for many, the peace sign was pure Ozzy.
Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal praised Ozzy as “a son of Birmingham,” saying the city was proud to give him a fitting sendoff.
Ozzy once said he wanted his funeral to be a celebration with laughter, not sadness—just like the life he lived.