The Osbourne family is expected to look at the sea of tributes when the cortège reaches Broad Street at around 1pm. Crowds of people, many wearing Ozzy Osbourne T-shirts and holding posters and other tributes, are already waiting behind metal barriers all along Broad Street.

Thousands of Ozzy's fans also showed up to watch the devastated family lay gifts and flowers in his honour, and were met with chants of ‘Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy, Oi, Oi, Oi’ as they exited their car. The father-of-six grew up in Aston, Birmingham, and entered rock n' roll stardom in the 70s and early 80s.

Sharon Osbourne emotional as family look at Ozzy Osbourne tributes in Birmingham - She was joined by her children Aimee, Jack and Kelly to pay their respects alongside fans in Birmingham.

The music world continues to mourn the loss of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away tragically on July 22 at age 76. Among the countless artists paying tribute to the "Prince of Darkness" is global superstar Celine Dion,

Sharon Osbourne made a poignant tribute to late husband Ozzy Osbourne during his emotional funeral procession in Birmingham yesterday. Last week the musician – real name John Osbourne – died aged 76 following a long battle with Parkinson’s and other health problems.