It was time to say goodbye to the Prince of Darkness. On Wednesday, Ozzy Osbourne, one of the founders of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, received just such a tribute in Birmingham, England — his hometown — ahead of a private family funeral.

Thousands gathered in the streets of Ozzy Osbourne’s native Birmingham, England, early Wednesday ahead of his funeral procession led by an emotional Sharon Osbourne and their two kids, Jack and Kelly.

Osbourne was an avid Beatles fan and credited the Fab Four with inspiring his musical career. The official X page of the late Beatles great John Lennon sent a bit of love Osbourne's way by simply posting "OZZY," accompanied by a black heart.

Huge crowds are expected to gather in Birmingham, UK, this afternoon as fans will pay their respects to Ozzy Osbourne. His funeral cortege will make its way through the city. "We're going to pay our last respects and homage to one of the greatest living legends of Birmingham,

The world lost a rock legend, Ozzy Osbourne, on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76. Known as the Prince of Darkness, he left behind a legacy that shaped heavy metal music. But what did Ozzy want for his final goodbye?

Mourners at Ozzy Osbourne‘s private funeral today outside his sprawling Buckinghamshire, England, home were greeted by a humorous floral array. The tribute, situated on the banks of a lake on the 250-acre property,

The Osbourne family, including children from both of Ozzy's marriages, gathered for a private ceremony to lay the rock legend to rest after a public procession in Birmingham

Ozzy Osbourne—the legendary Black Sabbath singer and television personality—has died, according to his family. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,